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Man arrested at Cape Town Airport with 150 live scorpions

Published 15 June 2026

A 28-year-old man was arrested at Cape Town International Airport on Friday, June 12, 2026, after authorities discovered 150 live, venomous scorpions concealed within his luggage. The suspect is scheduled to make his first court appearance at the Bellville Magistrates Court on Monday, June 15.

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