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A pair of beagles discovered two Giant African Snails in the luggage of a passenger arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International airport, according to US Customs and Border Protection.
Canine comrades Candie and Chipper, members of CBP's"Beagle Brigade," alerted customs officials Sunday to a checked bag from Nigeria at the international baggage claim. Inside were two Giant African Snails -- a particularly invasive species -- and prohibited fruits and vegetables, according to a news release from the CBP.Our @CBP "Beagle Brigade" intercepts Giant African Snails at @ATLairport #CBP Agriculture Specialists and #K9 on the Front line read more https://t.
— CBP Southeast June 28, 2019 What's so bad about a couple of snails? This snail species is"one of the most damaging" in the world, according to the US Department of Agriculture, because they reproduce quickly -- about 1,200 eggs in one year -- and eat at least 500 types of plants, including peanuts and melons. They can also cause damage to the structure of plaster and stucco buildings.And once they are in, it's hard to get them out.
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