Cincinnati Customs and Border Protection intercepts over 2 tons of prohibited fruit
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection-
Since Jan. 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists in Cincinnati have intercepted more than 4,850 pounds of prohibited mangoes, strawberry guava and grugru fruit coming from Mexico.
The fresh fruit came in 97 separate packages from a single shipper in Morelos and were destined to multiple locations throughout the United States. The shipments were manifested as crafts, decorations, dried fruits and flours.
“Our agriculture specialists work to protect our U.S. crops and food supply each and every day,” CBP Cincinnati Supervisory Agriculture Specialist Barbara Hassan said. “This is one example of how their dedication makes a difference to security of the American agriculture trade.”
Fresh produce is regulated to prevent the accidental introduction of foreign diseases and pests such as the mango seed weevil, guava weevils and fruit flies. Fruit flies target more than 400 host plants, and their presence in the U.S. would cause major economic losses, costs associated with implementing control measures and extensive damage to many American agricultural crops.
CBP conducts operations at ports of entry throughout the United States and regularly screens arriving international passengers and cargo for narcotics, weapons and other restricted or prohibited products. CBP strives to serve as the premier law enforcement agency enhancing the nation’s safety, security and prosperity through collaboration, innovation and integration.
The fresh fruit came in 97 separate packages from a single shipper in Morelos and were destined to multiple locations throughout the United States. The shipments were manifested as crafts, decorations, dried fruits and flours.
“Our agriculture specialists work to protect our U.S. crops and food supply each and every day,” CBP Cincinnati Supervisory Agriculture Specialist Barbara Hassan said. “This is one example of how their dedication makes a difference to security of the American agriculture trade.”
Fresh produce is regulated to prevent the accidental introduction of foreign diseases and pests such as the mango seed weevil, guava weevils and fruit flies. Fruit flies target more than 400 host plants, and their presence in the U.S. would cause major economic losses, costs associated with implementing control measures and extensive damage to many American agricultural crops.
CBP conducts operations at ports of entry throughout the United States and regularly screens arriving international passengers and cargo for narcotics, weapons and other restricted or prohibited products. CBP strives to serve as the premier law enforcement agency enhancing the nation’s safety, security and prosperity through collaboration, innovation and integration.