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Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks
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· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Authorities found about 200 lizards hidden inside 22 pairs of socks. A man was arrested after customs uncovered a unusual cargo in his suitcase.
A man was arrested after customs uncovered a unusual cargo in his suitcase. Authorities found about 200 lizards hidden inside 22 pairs of socks. The arrest was made at a Tokyo airport, according to reports.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The discovery of the lizards in the socks is described as bizarre cargo.
The source reports the man's arrest, but does not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the incident or the man's intended destination.
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Category: safety Published: August 17, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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