authorities ended up discovering discovered 37 live giant beetles -- worth an estimated $1,480 -- hidden in packets of Japanese junk food. “They may look harmless but in reality, smuggled ...

Someone tried sneaking dozens of live beetles through Los Angeles International Airport inside packages of snacks. Agriculture specialists with U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) discovered ...

Dozens of giant beetles hidden inside a shipment of Japanese snacks were uncovered at a US airport, customs officials said Wednesday. The live creepy crawlies, which were up to five inches (13 ...

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Mesa County has been continuing aggressive Japanese Beetle eradication efforts, which has kept the beetles out of local agricultural communities. Caleb Easter ...

LOS ANGELES -- At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles ...