Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, 70, pleaded guilty in federal court for kicking a Customs and Border Protection agriculture detector dog named Freddie during a baggage inspection at Dulles International Airport. The incident occurred when Marie's suitcase was flagged for inspection, prompting the attack on the 5-year-old beagle, causing it injuries. Marie attempted to smuggle a substantial quantity of prohibited agricultural products into the U.S., prompting strong condemnation from the CBP, which emphasized the importance of protecting native plant life and the role of K9 units in law enforcement.
"As the CBP canine handler started questioning Marie, he violently kicked Freddie."
"Being caught deliberately smuggling well over one hundred pounds of undeclared and prohibited agriculture products does not give one permission to violently assault a defenseless Customs and Border Protection beagle."
"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."
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