AMAMI, Japan (WKRC) - Three men were arrested in a hotel after they were allegedly caught with "thousands" of live hermit crabs in their suitcases with the intent to smuggle them out of the country.

Three men were arrested on Japan’s Amami Islands after being caught with thousands of protected hermit crabs stuffed into suitcases.

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Three Chinese nationals were arrested on a holiday Island of Japan after thousands of protected hermit crabs were found smuggled in suitcases, CNN reported on Saturday. The Tribune, now published ...

PUTRAJAYA: A total of 10 investigation papers have been opened in connection with wildlife smuggling activities at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) between 2023 and April 2025. In a ...

This unusual case highlights an important yet overlooked aspect of wildlife trafficking.     Wildlife trafficking is a crime against nature which occurs mainly because of consumer demand. Trafficking ...