CBP Dog Maisy Uncovers 99 Pounds of Banned Meat, Plants and Lizard in Thailand Luggage
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 23
CBP Dog Maisy Uncovers 99 Pounds of Banned Meat, Plants and Lizard in Thailand Luggage
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 23
Summary
99 pounds of prohibited goods were seized after CBP detector dog Maisy alerted officers to luggage arriving from Thailand, triggering an inspection of the suitcase.
The bag held 50 pounds of meat, 33 pounds of mangoes, garlic, bamboo and banana plants, and about 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took custody of the lizard, while CBP said such inspections aim to block pests, animal diseases and invasive species from entering the United States.
A separate border case in California found about 436 fish at San Ysidro Port of Entry; authorities said three people lacked valid Mexican fishing licenses and were allegedly importing the catch for sale.