# Tarantulas Smuggled in Socks

- Place: Peru (-9.29, -81.35)
- Published: 2026-11-08T01:41:34.126Z · expires 2026-11-15T01:41:34.126Z
- Floors (The Arena): E6 Organisms, E9 Cultures, E12 States, E11 Organizations
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Peru airport officials seized over 3,000 tarantulas hidden inside dirty socks, per The Guardian.

The insects were discovered during a routine inspection at the airport, prompting an investigation into the smuggling operation.

Pope Leo's recent visit to Peru coincided with this event, as noted by NPR, highlighting the papal tour's focus on South America.

## Sources

- [Peru airport officials discover 3,000 tarantulas smuggled inside dirty socks](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPV2JUaHo1V0RuNXZfYlNNd1k4QVdQc0k3VGU3cDU0eFpvUDgzRHVPMEozX3VXamFtNzd0VXVDUUlvZUdhMkdBaEMtSUoxc1p1T2FHbms1ZUQ3RmpGdGZlSHBJSTZjY1BmbWtlelJUdlVwcXp1cTJ1Sk9wRzl5ZW8yeFYweUphSDBmMWNyTjZoM2ZXeXUyZGxtRjNn?oc=5) · theguardian.com · 2026-11-06
- [Peru airport officials seize over 3,000 tarantulas hidden in socks – video](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNZDZJZk12VUlMNHNnQktKUkQxbU85QjhjbTkydjgyQlRQUFVIUjJuRDV0c3lZSm1YOVhLYUxDX3IxSnUyY1BxNHJEUUo0ZkNwQlRveVBEYW9rZFZTelZ2Ny1WUV9JSW50ZTY0eEhvdDMyN1VkMzlwRjR6S0RfVXJqZWJzZGtfVXJ5VE9WbmRtZlVrWFhaeU9SMjhBVG9CZzc3bmRjM1piVDkwMWwxREZGdnVGY2gyOU9pLTRKY2hkQ1k?oc=5) · theguardian.com · 2026-11-06
- [3,000 tarantulas seized in attempted smuggling in Peru](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPQzk1MFZ4U3dmWkFnQldvRGpUQ1JCWmJ0czBmUVVfY3ZCR0tJUWRkb2lnVHJHcFYycExzMlNTbVZBa1ozRXQyUVlpUkNBY0J0LWtyX0NNX1VzZlpVdGEwaTZqSFNtVnFTbThUd3VfeEdPUHBSQUhYWi1RMmIyTFBZMDA3TVR1Rm5UZzNpLUp3azVwMERSc2N3LUdFaHE3VFZ3RjhNNjNQaw?oc=5) · nbcnews.com · 2026-11-07