150 live venomous scorpions found hidden in man's clothes and luggage at airport, South Africa police say
South African police arrested a 28-year-old man at Cape Town airport for attempting to smuggle 150 live venomous scorpions in his luggage. The suspect is facing charges under the Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing challenge of wildlife trafficking in biodiverse regions and the threat it poses to ecological conservation.
South African authorities arrested a 28-year-old man whom they caught trafficking 150 venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport, police said on Saturday.
The report is a standard crime news summary based on police statements.
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