CBP Seizes 218 Mangos, 7 Kilograms of Nances at Laredo Bridge Inspection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas, recently seized 218 mangos and seven kilograms of nances, a tropical fruit native to Central and South America, hidden in a Ford F-150 pickup. The fruits, discovered with the help of a specialized canine unit during a secondary inspection on May 2, were prohibited from entry due to the risk of introducing harmful pests and diseases to U.S. agriculture. The driver received a $1,000 civil penalty for attempting to bring in the undeclared commercial quantity of fruit. CBP officials emphasized that such seizures reinforce their commitment to protecting American agriculture by enforcing strict USDA quarantines. Fines for similar violations typically range from $300 to $1,000, serving as a reminder for travelers to declare all goods at the border. The diligent work of CBP is seen as the front line of defense against agricultural threats entering the U.S.