Customs agents recertified - KUAM.com-KUAM News: On Air. Online. On Demand.

Customs agents recertified

Posted: Updated:
. -

Guam Customs agents who have seized 27% more prohibited agricultural items this fiscal year have been recertified. 

The agency’s agriculture canine unit handlers recently passed the annual USDA recertification process. The six teams in the unit were tested in airport and cargo operations by USDA training specialists from the National Detector Dog Training Center. This annual process is carried out to ensure they meet federal standards when enforcing USDA regulations. 

During this time last year, the ACU seized approximately 1,217.7 pounds of prohibited agricultural products, and since the beginning of FY2018, the unit has seized approximately 1,547.4 pounds. 

The group was also named the agency’s unit of the year for two straight 

  • NEWS HEADLINESMore>>

  • Guam Kmart not closing despite bankruptcy

    Guam Kmart not closing despite bankruptcy

    KMART on Guam is not on the list of stores that Sears Holdings has scheduled to close. The store previously reported in the Wall Street Journal as the chains busiest is said to be sticking around after Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. But,More >>
    KMART on Guam is not on the list of stores that Sears Holdings has scheduled to close. The store previously reported in the Wall Street Journal as the chains busiest is said to be sticking around after Sears filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. But,More >>

  • Lou Leon Guerrero, Ray Tenorio appear at Guam Contractors Association forum

    Lou Leon Guerrero, Ray Tenorio appear at Guam Contractors Association forum

    With less than three weeks left until the general election, the political forums are coming early and often. Wednesday saw two of the gubernatorial teams face off before the Guam Contractors Association. Democrat Lou Leon Guerrero and Republican Ray TenorMore >>
    With less than three weeks left until the general election, the political forums are coming early and often. Wednesday saw two of the gubernatorial teams face off before the Guam Contractors Association. Democrat Lou Leon Guerrero and Republican Ray TenorMore >>

  • Woman robbed in broad daylight in Tumon

    Woman robbed in broad daylight in Tumon

    A woman was robbed in broad daylight while walking in Tumon by the Royal Orchid Hotel. Police spokesperson Paul Tapao says at around 10:30 Monday morning, a man wearing a red shirt and blue shots walked pass the victim and grabbed her purse from behind.More >>
    A woman was robbed in broad daylight while walking in Tumon by the Royal Orchid Hotel. Police spokesperson Paul Tapao says at around 10:30 Monday morning, a man wearing a red shirt and blue shots walked pass the victim and grabbed her purse from behind. More >>
    •   
Powered by Frankly