Philippines seizes more than 800 spiders in parcels from Poland; sent via 'snail mail'

MANILA, Sept 17 (dpa): The Philippines’ customs bureau said Friday it has confiscated more than 800 spiders hidden in three parcels from Poland.

The parcels, which arrived in Manila on Tuesday, were declared to contain figurines and medicines, the Bureau of Customs said.

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