Summary
An Egyptian man, Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, admitted to kicking a customs dog at Washington Dulles International Airport. He was ordered to pay for the dog's medical bills and was deported to Egypt after the incident.
Key Facts
- Hamed Aly Marie, 70, pleaded guilty to kicking a customs dog named Freddie.
- Freddie is a beagle working with US Customs to find illegal agricultural items.
- The incident happened in the baggage claim area at Washington Dulles International Airport.
- Freddie alerted customs officers to Marie's luggage, which contained over 100 pounds of prohibited food.
- Prohibited items included beef, rice, vegetables, corn seeds, and herbs.
- These products are banned because they can carry diseases harmful to local plants and animals.
- Freddie sustained injuries and was treated at an emergency vet clinic.
- Marie was deported to Egypt after being sentenced and ordered to pay $840 for Freddie's vet bills.
