South African authorities thwart smuggling of 150 venomous scorpions, arrest man

Mongabay
Jun 19, 2026, 9:42 am103 ptsTrending
South African police arrested a 28-year-old man at Cape Town International Airport on June 12, 2026. Inside his luggage, tucked between his clothing, authorities discovered 150 live venomous scorpions. Each one was individually wrapped in a clear plastic bag, like candies at a supermarket It’s not known where…

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