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A K-9 police dog and federal officials discovered “unusual transport” at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport which included bloody frogs and gross sea cucumbers, customs and border patrol (CBP) said on Friday.
Nowsweek contacted CBP by e-mail for additional comments.
Why it matters
The CBP is responsible for safeguarding the potentially dangerous material nation and protected fauna in the country. Discoveries like bloody frogs and raw sea cucumbers raise concerns about the possible transmission of transmission, invasive species and violations of international trade and fauna protection laws.
These cases also highlight the importance of border inspections for public health and environmental security. According to CBP, prohibited organic materials can threaten American agriculture and the health of the ecosystem if it is not properly controlled.
What to know
In a post on xCBP said that agriculture specialists K-9 Buckie and CBP had discovered the items from a passenger arriving at South Korea airport. With frogs and cucumbers, there were other “unidentified objects” discovered with frogs and cucumbers also, said CBP.
The items are now with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the identification, indicates the position. The specific date and date of the crisis have not been disclosed in the position.
Transporting fauna and raw animal products in the United States is closely regulated. Many of these articles require special permits and must meet strict health and safety standards. CBP and USFWS cooperate regularly to intercept potentially illegal imports and apply laws protecting both consumers and native species.
What people say
CBP said on its websitein part: “The products that CBP prevents from entering the United States are those that would injure community health, public security, American workers, children or the life of plants and domestic animals, or those that would overcome our national interests. Sometimes products that cause injuries, or have the potential to do, may seem innocent. But, as you will see from the equipment that can be taken.”
The agency continued: “Before leaving for your trip abroad, you may want to speak to CBP articles that you plan to bring back to be sure that they are not prohibited or restricted. Prohibited means that the article is prohibited by law to enter the United States. Examples of prohibited dishes are dangerous toys, cars that do not protect their occupants in an accident, bush meat or substances Such the abstance is required by a federal agency before the article is authorized to enter the United States.
What happens next
The entered elements remain in the USFWS custody while waiting for formal identification and examination.
According to CBP guidelines, significant travelers of biological materials or fauna without a declaration or appropriate permit may face civil sanctions or criminal accusations. He was not immediately known for Nowsweek At the time of publication if the passenger was subject to a penalty.
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