Chicago CBP seize 4.4lbs of bushmeat from passenger arriving from Africa

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Chicago have intercepted 4.4 pounds of bushmeat from a passenger arriving in the United States from Benin via Brussels.

According to CBP agriculture specialists, the intercepted meat was identified as bushmeat, which refers to meat obtained from wild animals such as bats, non-human primates, and cane rats from certain regions.

Officials said the discovery was made during routine inspection procedures at the point of entry.

In a statement shared by CBP, the agency described the interception as a significant enforcement action, noting both health and legal concerns associated with the importation of such products.

It read:

“A squeak-tacular interception! Chicago CBP agriculture specialists intercepted 4.4lbs of bushmeat (African rodent) from a passenger arriving from Benin via Brussels. Bushmeat refers to meat from wild animals—bats, non-human primates, and cane rats—from certain regions of the world that poses a significant communicable disease risk, and is illegal to import into the U.S”

Authorities emphasized that bushmeat is prohibited from entering the United States due to the potential risk of communicable diseases and biosecurity concerns.

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