03/10/2026
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture detection dog named Bruno helped officers intercept nearly 29 kilograms of prohibited food products in luggage arriving from Burundi.
According to CBP officials, the AK 9 canine alerted officers to a traveler’s baggage during inspection, leading agents to discover plantains, goat meat, and limes packed inside. The items were seized because certain fresh produce and animal products are restricted or banned from entering the United States due to the risk of carrying pests or diseases.
Authorities say products like raw meat, fresh fruits, and vegetables can introduce invasive pests or livestock diseases that threaten crops and the wider food supply if they enter the country unchecked. Agriculture specialists and trained detector dogs are routinely used at U.S. ports of entry to identify these items before they reach domestic markets.
