A 28-year-old man is arrested at Cape Town International Airport after authorities find 150 live venomous scorpions hidden in his checked luggage. Multiple outlets report that the scorpions are concealed between items of clothing. The arrest follows a sting operation, with police stopping the passenger and discovering the animals during checks at the airport. Authorities describe the scorpions as venomous and report that they are kept alive rather than packaged as dead specimens.
The man is expected to appear in court. At least one report says he faces charges under South Africa’s Nature and Environmental Ordinance Act. Several outlets frame the case in the context of wildlife trafficking and illegal animal trade, though the reporting is primarily focused on the discovery and arrest. Across sources, the key details remain consistent: the location is Cape Town International Airport, the quantity is 150 scorpions, the suspect is 28 years old, and the animals are found concealed in luggage.
