BERLIN (AP) — German customs officials said a trail of drool led them to a stash of nearly 100 giant African land snails and other items hidden in bags at Düsseldorf airport this month.
In a statement on Friday, authorities said officials came across one of the snails on a baggage truck and initially thought it was a toy until it started. to move. Following the trail left by the 20 centimeters (8 in) snail, they found a bag with a hole in it, with another snail already sticking out of it – possibly preparing a dash for freedom.
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