LAREDO, Texas – With the arrival of Mother’s Day this weekend, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at South Texas ports of entry continue to conduct examinations and maintain strict vigilance to ensure that personal and commercial importations of flowers are free from insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries of the United States. “Although vehicular traffic is temporarily reduced due to current travel restrictions, CBP officers and agriculture specialists nevertheless typically encounter floral arrangements from Mexico dur

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LAREDO, Texas – With the arrival of Mother’s Day this weekend, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at South Texas ports of entry continue to conduct examinations and maintain strict vigilance to ensure that personal and commercial importations of flowers are free from insects, pests and diseases that could harm the agricultural and floral industries of the United States. “Although vehicular traffic is temporarily reduced due to current travel restrictions, CBP officers and agriculture specialists nevertheless typically encounter floral arrangements from Mexico during the Mother’s Day holiday period and maintain their commitment to uphold federal agricultural regulations," said Director, Field Operations Randy J. Howe, Laredo Field Office. "To avoid unnecessary delays or fines, we encourage travelers to consult the 'Know Before You Go' guide and declare all agricultural items purchased in ;

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