A man was caught hiding 150 poisonous scorpions inside his luggage at an airport in South Africa
Authorities stopped at A 28-year-old man was killed while trying to smuggle 150 poisonous scorpions through , according to what the police announced on Saturday.
The police explained that the suspect concealed was found between his clothes and inside his luggage in an attempt to transport it illegally.
Poisonous scorpions
The man was arrested on Friday after an investigative operation, which included circulating his description to officers before he was arrested at the airport.
The police said in a statement that the detainee, whose identity was not revealed, was arrested under the Nature and Environment Protection Law, in addition to charges of illegal possession of wild animals.
Trafficking Illegal wildlife trade
She added that the seized scorpions were handed over to a specialized wildlife center to preserve them, while officials are evaluating their financial value, noting that he is scheduled to appear before the court on Monday.
Illegal wildlife trade continues to pose a major threat in South Africa, which is considered one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, as smuggling networks target several animals, including rhinos, elephants, pangolins, and reptiles.
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