A K9 detection dog has helped US authorities stop a shipment of prohibited agricultural products from Ghana at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The detection dog, identified as Rowdy, alerted officers to a bag arriving from Ghana that contained approximately 72 pounds of yams, vegetables and spices.
According to a post shared on X, all the items were prohibited from entering the United States and were intercepted at the border.
The post credited Rowdy with detecting the bag and preventing the agricultural products from entering the country.
“K9 Rowdy had a busy day at JFK! He alerted to a bag from Ghana with 72 lbs of yams, veggies, and spices—all prohibited,” the post stated.
It added: “Thanks to Rowdy, these items were stopped at the border.”
US authorities maintain restrictions on certain agricultural products brought into the country to protect agriculture and prevent the introduction of pests and diseases.
The post concluded with a tribute to the detection dog: “Who’s a good dog?”
