The Daily Tribune
Wildlife smuggling foiled at GenSan
Authorities at General Santos International Airport successfully intercepted six containers holding 278 wild spiders on Tuesday.
The Philippine National Police Aviation Security Group (PNP AVSEGROUP) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) were responsible for the interception.
The shipper intended to distribute the spiders to various locations across the Philippines, including Tarlac City, Lipa City, Ibaan, Valenzuela City, and Carmona.
The seized spiders are currently under the care of the City Environment and Natural Resources Office of DENR Region 12.
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