CBP Beagle Kicked After Detecting 117 Pounds of Smuggled Food

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Egyptian traveler's violent kick sent a 25-pound CBP beagle flying through the air - all because the dog detected his hidden contraband.

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Freddie, a 5-year-old rescue beagle, was simply doing his job screening baggage when he alerted handlers to something suspicious in a suitcase from Cairo.

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The discovery? A massive 117 pounds of prohibited agricultural products including beef, rice, vegetables, and seeds that could harbor devastating pests and diseases.

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When questioned about his luggage, 70-year-old Hamed Marie responded by kicking Freddie with enough force to lift the dog completely off the ground.

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CBP officers immediately swarmed Marie, handcuffed him, and turned him over to Homeland Security Investigations agents for prosecution.

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A veterinarian determined Freddie suffered contusions to his rib area, but thankfully, he's expected to make a full recovery.

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Marie faced swift justice: just 24 hours after the incident, he pleaded guilty to harming a law enforcement animal and was ordered to pay $840 in vet bills.

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By Thursday afternoon, Marie was on a flight back to Egypt, deported from the United States after his brief but violent visit.

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The "Beagle Brigade" intercepts over 75,000 prohibited agricultural items annually, protecting American agriculture from devastating pests and diseases.

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Freddie, already something of a social media star, continues his recovery with treats and will soon return to his vital role safeguarding U.S. agriculture.

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