Overview

• On June 24, beagle Freddie alerted his handler to luggage containing more than 100 pounds of prohibited agricultural items before a passenger kicked him in the ribs.
• The attack by 70-year-old Hamed Aly Marie caused a contusion and bruising that required emergency veterinary care.
• Two days later, Marie pleaded guilty to malicious assault on a police animal, covered Freddie’s $840 medical bill, was sentenced to time served and deported to Egypt.
• After a two-week recovery period, Freddie has fully healed and completed health evaluations to resume agricultural screening duties at Dulles International Airport.
• Since joining CBP 22 months ago as a rescue dog, Freddie has detected over 4,500 pounds of plant products and 3,800 pounds of meat to protect U.S. agriculture.