The beetles all measured between 4 to 5 inches long and are worth $1,480. At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese ...

More than three dozen live beetles, nearly the length of the average human hand, were discovered at a Southern California airport during a routine inspection, federal authorities announced Wednesday.

Dozens of live beetles disguised as Japanese snacks were intercepted at the Los Angeles International Airport by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials last month. Agriculture specialists ...

but ideal for exotic beetle enthusiasts. U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists found 37 giant live beetles — valued at $1,480 — stashed inside an air cargo shipment that ...

More than three dozen live beetles were found being smuggled into the US hidden in Japanese snacks. Thirty-seven insects were discovered inside potato chips, chocolates and other snacks during a ...

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 ...

Over three dozen live beetles concealed inside packages of Japanese snacks were discovered by US Customs and Border ...

(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 ...

All of the states where there's an established population of Japanese beetles (where they consistently live and mate) are located east of the Rocky Mountains. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Nonindigenous beetles may be significant pests that could threaten agricultural systems in the U.S. Live insects arriving in the country require specific protocol to prevent invasive species ...