Columbia Finds Arachnids Being Illegally Smuggled To Europe

Two Europeans were found trying to illegally smuggle arachnids from Bogota, Columbia. Included in the illegal arachnids are tarantulas, spider eggs, scorpions, roaches. The smugglers claimed they were taking them for academic reasons, but authorities informed them that they did not have the permits to do that. Professionals are currently examining whether they will free or relocate said animals.

photo courtesy of euronews.com