Customs officials in Cologne seized approximately 1,500 young tarantulas concealed within chocolate sponge cake boxes shipped from Vietnam. A noticeable smell alerted them to the unusual cargo, unlike the expected aroma of the confectionery. The spokesperson for the customs office expressed surprise at this extraordinary seizure. Many of the tarantulas perished during transport, likely in violation of German animal welfare laws. Survivors were placed under the care of an expert. Criminal proceedings are being initiated against the recipient for improper customs declarations and duties.
Customs officials seized roughly 1,500 young tarantulas hidden in chocolate sponge cake boxes at Cologne Bonn airport, which arrived from Vietnam.
The shipment was detected by a noticeable smell that did not match the expected aroma of confectionery treats.
Many of the tarantulas did not survive due to suspected violations of German animal welfare rules, while survivors were cared for by an expert.
Criminal proceedings are under way against the intended recipient for failing to pay proper import duties and make customs declarations.
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