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150 live venomous scorpions found hidden in man's clothes and luggage at airport, South Africa police say
South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man whom they caught trafficking 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport, police said on Saturday.
TL;DR
- A 28-year-old man was arrested at Cape Town airport for trafficking 150 venomous scorpions.
- The scorpions were found concealed within his clothing and luggage.
- He was arrested under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act for possession of a wild animal.
- The scorpions have been transferred to a wildlife facility for safekeeping.
- Wildlife trafficking remains a significant issue in South Africa, impacting various species.