He tried to cross into Texas with this package of meat, but he didn’t know it was illegal for CBP

When you talk about large seizures at the border, you probably think of clearly prohibited items like weapons or drugs. However, authorities urge travelers to be aware of import rules as they could end up losing thousands in items. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that He found more than 50 kilos of pork in a vehicle.

Through a statement, the US authorities announced the confiscation of around 56 kilos of pork meat products during a check at the Puente Juárez-Lincoln port of entry.

The seizure of the meat was carried out by agricultural specialists. The thing is, as the port director, Albert Flores, explained, through these types of measures it is possible prevent the spread of animal diseases that could have a detrimental effect on agriculture and livestock of the United States and, therefore, in its economy.

In detail, CBP agents said that the seizure of the pork occurred last Monday, June 3, around 12:30 p.m. The vehicle in which they located the prohibited items was a Dodge Charger that was taken for an inspection. detailed physics thanks to which, The agents found several black bags with the meat products.

It should be noted that, apparently, The driver actually had no intention of hiding his merchandise, since he had it in the passenger seat. Still, he had to face a fine and lost everything he was carrying which consisted of: 25 kg of chorizo, 25 kg of pork sausage, 3 kg of pork and 2 kg of unmelted lard.

Why was pork taken from a man crossing the US border?

It is important that before crossing the border into the United States you know what the current rules regarding prohibited items.

For example, animal products, such as milk, eggs, poultry and their products, as well as meat, and articles made from these materials, are considered They are prohibited or restricted from entering the United States.

In fact, immigration authorities make it clear that pork and products derived from this animal are not admissible if they come from Mexico. The only exception in that case is to cross the land border with a small amount of well-cooked meat that is proportional to personal use.

The above, they explained, is intended to prevent the entry of pests and diseases of plants and animals that could harm the local agricultural industry.