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According to a statement made by the United States Customs and Border Protectiona group of officers found in the Detroit Metropolitan Airport six live snails inside the suitcase of a passenger who came from Ghana.
The specialists in agriculture confirmed that these creatures were giant african snailsa breed that is invasive and is prohibited in the country.
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They found a prohibited item in the luggage of a traveler coming from Ghana
In the context of the inspection, the man wearing the snails At first he refused to have his suitcase checked and then explained that his intention was to eat the molluscshence authorities The traveler was released.
“It is not uncommon for travelers to bring food from their home countries, which illustrates the importance of the inspection process upon arrival in the United States,” said Steven Bansbachspokesperson for Customs and Border Protection.
However, the port director, Robert Larkin He assured that “CBP officers and agriculture specialists work diligently to target, detect and intercept potential threats before they have the opportunity to harm the interests” of the population.
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Why are African snails banned in the United States?
The reason why it is prohibited to transport these mollusks in the USAit is because it is one of the largest and most toxic land snails.
This species bears a parasite called rat lungworm what can cause meningitis and others diseases in humans.
It is also known that african snails they reproduce quickly, since they put around 1200 eggs in a single year. In addition, they are considered fast pests that can consume more than 500 types of plantswhich means that they can cause significant damage to structures and ecosystems.
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Where are giant African snails found?
Over the years, the animal stubbornly reappeared in the USApartly because they are still consumed in western fear. When properly cooked, these snails are served as bar dishes.
Today, the largest population of giant African snails is believed to be found in Florida, Hawi and parts of Caribbean. As reported by United States Department of Agriculturesome areas of the county of Leein Florida, are in quarantine after becoming infected with the parasite they carry.