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Sky News
a day ago
- Sky News
Man kicks customs dog at Washington Dulles International Airport, say authorities
An Egyptian man has admitted federal charges after kicking a customs dog at a US airport, authorities say. Hamad Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, 70, pleaded guilty to "harming animals used in law enforcement" during an appearance in the US District Court of eastern Virginia on Wednesday. Five-year-old male beagle Freddie allegedly detected more than 100lbs (45kg) of undeclared agricultural products in Marie's luggage after he arrived at Washington Dulles International Airport from Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday. When Freddie's handler started questioning the passenger, he kicked the 25lb (11kg) animal so hard that it was lifted off the ground, according to US Customs and Border Protection. A veterinarian determined that Freddie suffered contusions to his right rib area as a result of being kicked. Marie was placed in handcuffs by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, who found 55lbs (24.9kg) of beef meat, 44lbs (20kg) of rice, 15lbs (6.8kg) of eggplant, cucumbers and bellpeppers, 2lbs (0.9kg) of corn seeds, and 1lb (0.5kg) of herbs in his luggage, according to authorities. All agricultural products were seized as they are prohibited to prevent the introduction of harmful plant pests and foreign animal diseases from entering the country. "Being caught deliberately smuggling well over 100lbs of undeclared and prohibited agricultural products does not give one permission to violently assault a defenceless Customs and Border Protection beagle," said Christine Waugh, CBP's director for the area port of Washington DC. "We rely heavily on our K9 partners and Freddie was just doing his job. "Any malicious attack on one of us is an attack on all of us, and CBP will continue to work with our investigating and prosecuting partners to deal swift and severe justice to perpetrators." Marie was credited with time served after being taken into custody on Tuesday and was ordered to pay the veterinarian's fee of $840 (£612) for Freddie's treatment, a court filing shows. He was also told to immediately report to CBP for removal from the US, and he left the country on a flight to Egypt at 12.30pm local time on Thursday.
Telegraph
a day ago
- Telegraph
Egyptian man deported after kicking US Customs dog into the air
An Egyptian man has been deported from the US after kicking a customs dog so hard it flew into the air at an airport in Washington DC. Freddie, a five-year-old Beagle who works with US customs officials Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie pleaded guilty to kicking Freddie, a five-year-old beagle who works with US customs officials to detect smuggled agricultural products at Washington Dulles International Airport. Freddie and his handler were on patrol at 6.30am local time on Tuesday when he detected a suspicious suitcase that had arrived on a flight from Cairo. Hamed Aly Marie, who owned the suitcase, spoke with a CBP officer before he kicked Freddie 'so hard that he was lifted off of the ground,' a federal complaint reads. CBP officers immediately handcuffed Marie before turning him over to homeland security for prosecution. They later found a raft of banned agricultural products inside his suitcase, including 25kg of beef meat, 20kg of rice, 7kg of aubergine, cucumbers, and bell peppers, 1kg of corn seeds, and some herbs. Freddie, who weighs 11kg, later required a trip to the emergency vet, where he was treated for contusions to his right rib. Marie was made to pay the $840 (£611) bill before being sent back to Egypt on a flight on Thursday. The incident took place in the baggage claim area of the airport, which is located in Virginia. Christine Waugh, a senior CBP officer, said being caught with such an amount of food did not mean Marie could 'violently assault a defenceless beagle'. Ms Waugh said custom officials 'rely heavily on our K9 partners' and said Freddie was 'just doing his job', adding: 'Any malicious attack on one of us is an attack on all of us.' 'CBP will continue to work with our investigating and prosecuting partners to deal swift and severe justice to perpetrators.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Egyptian man kicks customs dog airborne at Washington DC airport
An Egyptian national has pleaded guilty after he kicked a customs dog so hard it became airborne at a Washington, DC area airport, authorities say. Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, 70, pleaded guilty to kicking Freddie the Beagle, who was working with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to detect smuggled agricultural products at Washington Dulles International Airport. Authorities say he kicked the dog after it allegedly detected over 100lb (45kg) of prohibited food products in his luggage. Marie was ordered to pay for Freddie's veterinarian bills and was deported back to Egypt. The incident unfolded early on Tuesday in the baggage claim area of the airport, which is located just outside of Washington in Virginia. Freddie and his handler were roaming the area around 06:30 local time when the dog alerted to a piece of luggage which had arrived on a flight from Cairo, a federal criminal complaint reads. Hamed Aly Marie, who owned the bag, briefly spoke with the CBP officer before he kicked Freddie "so hard that he was lifted off of the ground," the complaint states. Still images from surveillance footage inside the airport show the dog on his hind legs and another of him in the air with his ears standing up. Freddie, who weighs 25lb (11kg), was taken to a veterinary emergency room and was found to have contusions to his right rib area, CBP said. Hamed Aly Marie's bags were searched and authorities found beef, rice, eggplant, cucumbers, bell peppers, corn seeds, and herbs, according to CBP, which said the items were prohibited from entering the country. Such products can carry diseases which can hurt native flora and fauna, and prove difficulty to eradicate once inside a country. At an initial court appearance on Wednesday, Hamed Aly Marie pleaded guilty to one count of harming animals used in law enforcement. He was sentenced to time served and ordered to pay for the animal's veterinarian bill, which court records show was $840. Hamed Aly Marie was removed from the US on Thursday afternoon and placed on a flight back to Egypt after the court hearing, according to CBP.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Egyptian man kicks customs dog airborne at Washington DC airport
An Egyptian national has pleaded guilty after he kicked a customs dog so hard it became airborne at a Washington, DC area airport, authorities Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, 70, pleaded guilty to kicking Freddie the Beagle, who was working with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to detect smuggled agricultural products at Washington Dulles International Airport. Authorities say he kicked the dog after it allegedly detected over 100lb (45kg) of prohibited food products in his was ordered to pay for Freddie's veterinarian bills and was deported back to Egypt. The incident unfolded early on Tuesday in the baggage claim area of the airport, which is located just outside of Washington in Virginia. Freddie and his handler were roaming the area around 06:30 local time when the dog alerted to a piece of luggage which had arrived on a flight from Cairo, a federal criminal complaint reads. Hamed Aly Marie, who owned the bag, briefly spoke with the CBP officer before he kicked Freddie "so hard that he was lifted off of the ground," the complaint states. Still images from surveillance footage inside the airport show the dog on his hind legs and another of him in the air with his ears standing who weighs 25lb (11kg), was taken to a veterinary emergency room and was found to have contusions to his right rib area, CBP said. Hamed Aly Marie's bags were searched and authorities found beef, rice, eggplant, cucumbers, bell peppers, corn seeds, and herbs, according to CBP, which said the items were prohibited from entering the products can carry diseases which can hurt native flora and fauna, and prove difficulty to eradicate once inside a an initial court appearance on Wednesday, Hamed Aly Marie pleaded guilty to one count of harming animals used in law enforcement. He was sentenced to time served and ordered to pay for the animal's veterinarian bill, which court records show was $840. Hamed Aly Marie was removed from the US on Thursday afternoon and placed on a flight back to Egypt after the court hearing, according to CBP.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Heroin found in 6,000 supplement capsules, airport authorities foil smuggling attempt
A traveller attempting to smuggle heroin into the country was apprehended at Fujairah International Airport on Wednesday, June 18. The Asian passenger was found carrying a large amount of dietary supplements — 100 containers with 6,000 capsules and 70 additional bags of dietary supplement in powder form. Authorities then tested the supplements and found the presence of heroin — a narcotic substance — in them. The General Directorate of Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, foiled the attempt in cooperation with Fujairah International Airport. The authority confirms that foiling the smuggling attempt embodies the vigilance and efficiency of customs inspection officers at airports, and the effectiveness of employing modern smart devices in detecting narcotic substances, which contributes to enhancing community security and confronting smuggling attempts.
