CBP agents in Philadelphia seized a Portuguese package of 60 dead butterflies, mislabeled as silk, lacking proper import certifications.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents in Philadelphia seized a package from Portugal containing 60 dead butterflies, mislabeled as "pieces of silk to be used in works." The shipment lacked necessary import certifications and documentation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now handling the case, aiming to prevent the introduction of invasive pests and diseases that could harm the U.S. economy.

May 13, 2024
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