More than 3,000 tarantulas confiscated from luggage in Peru
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH
Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:02 PM · 1 min read
The three passengers who tried to bring the tarantulas on board were detained by police.