These are some of the live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks that were seized in Jan. 2025 by Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized 37 live beetles hidden in packages of Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport last month, authorities said Wednesday.. The bootleg ...

(KTLA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials intercepted dozens of live beetles concealed in Japanese snack packages at the Los Angeles International Airport last month. Agriculture ...

The live beetles were concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips, and chocolate (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) The giant live beetles measured 4 to 5 inches long.

Customs and Border Protection agents seized over three dozen live beetles being smuggled inside Japanese snacks at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said Wednesday. CBP agriculture ...