U.S. Customs and Border Protection Welcomes Newest Member to Atlanta�s Canine Team
(Monday, February 06, 2006)
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Atlanta, GA CBP welcomes it's newest canine to the anti-terrorism team. Agro-terrorism that is. Do not let the big brown eyes; floppy ears and cute face fool you. Buttons the Beagle is one mean sniffing machine. She is the latest member to the group of Agriculture canines that have a very important mission in assisting CBP with the mission of preventing terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the United States.
These canines can detect fruits, vegetables, meats or other prohibited items that may carry animal, pests, or plant diseases entering the United States, intentionally or by accident, which can cause serious damage to America's crops, livestock, pets, and the environment. This is especially important with the current concern of the Avian Flu Virus in other countries. Buttons can also detect prohibited birds and poultry products that might contain the deadly virus.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Canine Enforcement Program is protecting America as the largest and most diverse law enforcement canine program in the country. CBP�s canine program continues to diversify canine detection capabilities needed to combat terrorism, interdict narcotics, and other contraband while helping to facilitate and process legitimate trade and travel.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control, and protection of our Nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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