CINCINNATI—Since January 1, 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 crops and food supply each and every day,” said CBP Cincinnati Supervisory Agriculture Specia
CINCINNATI—Since January 1, 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 crops and food supply each and every day,” said CBP Cincinnati Supervisory Agriculture Specialist Barbara Hassan. “This is one example of how their dedication makes a difference to security of the American agriculture trade.”
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