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Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia

Giant hissing cockroaches among $200,000 worth of illegal insects seized in Australia
BBC News Friday 05 June 2026, 01:26 UTC 1 min read
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Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.

Authorities say the roaches, some as big as the palm of a hand, were likely sold as food for pet reptiles.
Australia Authorities (ORG)
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