Our dogs don't bite . On leashes and under the constant supervision of their handlers, these friendly beagles sniff out prohibited fruit and meat in the baggage of passengers arriving from overseas. You'll find them at an increasing number of U.S. international airports. Just one orange carried by a traveler may have introduced the Mediterranean fruit fly to California in 1980.
Consumers pay the price with tax dollars and higher food prices.
But success depends on every international traveler. Please report all agricultural products to the inspecting officers. Never carry prohibited items such as fruit, meat, plants, or animal products. Remember, there are heavy fines for smuggling. Visitors since April 17, 1997.