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O'Hare Customs Seizes 5,000 lb Meat, Finds Monkey Carcasses

5/2/2026

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Customs officers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport confiscated prohibited animal products, including monkey carcasses, to protect agriculture.
The agency seized about 5,000 lb of meat each month, recording December 4,850 lb, January 6,600 lb, February 4,850 lb, and March 3,525 lb.
The agency uses beagles at baggage claim to sniff out undeclared foods and, according to Customs officer Roxanne Ramirez, educates travelers and penalizes violations after finding monkey carcasses in two bags this month.

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Customs officers at Chicago O’Hare International Airport confiscated prohibited animal products, including monkey carcasses, to protect agriculture.
The agency seized about 5,000 lb of meat each month, recording December 4,850 lb, January 6,600 lb, February 4,850 lb, and March 3,525 lb.
The agency uses beagles at baggage claim to sniff out undeclared foods and, according to Customs officer Roxanne Ramirez, educates travelers and penalizes violations after finding monkey carcasses in two bags this month.