The snails were inside of a suitcase as a traveler arrived in the US from Ghana and were immediately intercepted by the CBP.
as a traveler arrived in the US from Ghana and were immediately intercepted by the CBP.
According to the CBP, they were all meant to be consumed, which can pose health risks to humans and the environment. “Our CBP officers and agriculture specialists work diligently to target, detect, and intercept potential threats before they have a chance to do harm to US interests,” said Port Director Robert Larkin. “The discovery of this highly invasive pest truly benefits the health and well-being of the American people.”The snails were brought into the US to be eaten.
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