South African police seize more than 100 live scorpions stashed in luggage (opens original article in a new tab)

South African police seized 150 live venomous scorpions from a suspect's luggage at Cape Town airport, leading to his arrest on charges of wildlife trafficking.

• South African police arrested a 28-year-old man for trafficking 150 live venomous scorpions through Cape Town airport.
• The scorpions were concealed in the suspect's clothing inside his suitcase and later handed over to a safe haven.
• Wildlife trafficking in South Africa is part of a larger international issue, with similar cases reported in India and other countries.