US Border Agents Crack Down on Egg Smuggling Amidst Price Crisis
Despite a stated focus on combating fentanyl, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reports a significant increase in egg seizures, rising 116 percent between January and February 2025 compared to the previous year. This surge coincides with record-high U.S. egg prices due to avian flu impacting supply. While fentanyl seizures decreased by 32 percent during the same period, the majority of egg seizures involved travelers voluntarily declaring the product. Increased egg interceptions are particularly notable at the northern border with Canada and along the southwest border with Mexico.
John Q. Hosedrinker