U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials are no strangers to travelers trying to bring strange packages into the country. But the latest seizures in Texas aren't your typical undeclared items found in your purse.
CBP officers at Texas' Presidio port of entry seized 748 pounds of Mexican bologna on Sept. 24, according to a statement from the agency. They said the stash was in a vehicle coming to the country from Mexico. 43-year-old female US citizen.
At first the driver declared that it was just cooked food upon inspection. However, upon further inspection, agents found the suitcases containing the meat. Mexican bologna is prohibited from being brought into the United States because it is made from pork and could introduce foreign animal diseases to the U.S. pork industry.
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During the inspection, CBP officers discovered more than 280 boxes of undeclared prescription drugs in the vehicle. This included serious drugs such as Tramadol, Fentermina, Alprazolam, Clonazapam, Diazapam and Farmapram. The driver was fined $1,000 after CBP destroyed the sausage and seized the drug.
“We emphasize that it is important for travelers to educate themselves about what items are legally allowed to enter from abroad. Additionally, even if they believe an item is allowed, travelers must still declare all items they are carrying into the U.S. to avoid fines and penalties.” CBP Presidio Port Director Benito Reyes, Jr. He said the following in his statement after the raid.
Don't let your next international trip be ruined upon your return.