Cairo Passenger Assaults CBP Beagle at U.S. Airport, Sparks Homeland Security Arrest
June 2025 – An Egyptian national arriving in the United States was taken into custody after violently kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) beagle, triggering a swift law enforcement response and revealing suspicious items in his luggage.
The incident took place Tuesday when 70-year-old Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie landed on a flight from Cairo. Upon arrival, his luggage drew the attention of “Freddie,” a 5-year-old trained CBP agriculture beagle. Freddie, trained to detect contraband such as meat, fruit, and other restricted agricultural products, gave a clear signal indicating something was amiss in Marie’s bags.
What followed escalated the situation rapidly. According to CBP’s official statement, as Freddie’s handler began questioning the traveler, Marie responded by forcefully kicking the beagle hard enough to lift the 25-pound dog off the ground. The violent outburst prompted an immediate response. CBP officers reportedly "descended" upon Marie and took him into custody, with the incident now under federal investigation.
Marie was promptly handed over to agents from Homeland Security Investigations for prosecution. The CBP did not specify what was found in Marie’s luggage, but alluded to a discovery that validated the dog’s alert and justified the intervention. The agency praised Freddie’s actions and reaffirmed the critical role of agricultural canines in protecting U.S. borders from biosecurity threats.
CBP has not released further details regarding the contraband in question or charges Marie may face beyond the assault. The case remains active, and further federal action is expected.
The Brutal Truth June 2025
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