Bengal monitor lizard

A Customs and Border Protection K9 named Maisy detected nearly 100 pounds of prohibited items, including meat, plants, and a Bengal monitor lizard, in a suitcase from Thailand. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seized the monitor lizard, while CBP highlighted the importance of agricultural inspections to prevent invasive species and diseases.

A K-9 unit at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) discovered 99 pounds of banned goods, including 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard parts, inside a suitcase from Thailand. The traveler's luggage was intercepted during a security inspection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard parts, 50 pounds of raw meat, and 33 pounds of mangoes, garlic, bamboo, and banana plants at a Los Angeles Port of Entry. The items were reportedly from Thailand.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard parts, 50 pounds of raw meat, and 33 pounds of mangoes, garlic, bamboo, and banana plants at a Los Angeles Port of Entry. The seizure occurred at a port of entry in Los Angeles.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard parts, along with 50 pounds of raw meat and 33 pounds of various plants at a Los Angeles Port of Entry. The items originated from Thailand and were intercepted during an inspection.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials seized 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard parts, 50 pounds of raw meat, and 33 pounds of plant materials at a Los Angeles Port of Entry. The items were discovered in a suitcase after K9 Maisy alerted authorities to the contraband.