Three Men Detained After Airport Suitcases Burst Open, Releasing Hermit Crabs Everywhere

Police say Amami’s hermit crabs, valued at up to ¥20,000 each, are a “national treasure”—and this bizarre airport chaos has unleashed a viral wildlife smuggling scandal as authorities scramble to protect endangered species from black market trafficking.
Three men, suitcases, and hermit crabs: chaos at airport as hermit crabs stuff luggage, surprising customs and baffling travelers in a shell-shocking incident.