Event Brief
Bugs found in Tic Tac shipment at L.A. port
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Los Angeles said agents found live bugs inside Tic Tac containers shipped from Australia. The Aug. 29 post said the shipment had “No permits, all pests,” after officials documented the insects in the cargo.
WHO: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Los Angeles)
WHAT: Agents discovered live bugs inside Tic Tac containers in a shipment from Australia, with officials citing missing permits.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: CBP said the shipment lacked required permits and contained pests, prompting the finding.
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