A Customs and Border Protection (CBP) K9 dog named Rowdy has intercepted 72 pounds of yams, vegetables, and spices from Ghana at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in the United States.

The seizure was disclosed in a social media post on October 1, 2026, by Executive Assistant Commissioner Diane J Sabatino of the CBP Office of Field Operations.

According to the post, Rowdy alerted CBP officers to a bag arriving from Ghana during an inspection at JFK.

The bag was found to contain approximately 72 pounds of yams, vegetables and spices, which CBP described as prohibited items.

“K9 Rowdy had a busy day at JFK! He alerted to a bag from Ghana with 72 lbs of yams, veggies, and spices all prohibited. Thanks to Rowdy, these items were stopped at the border. Who’s a good dog?” the post said.

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Agricultural products such as certain fresh fruits, vegetables, plant materials and other food items can be restricted or prohibited from entering the US because they may carry pests or diseases that could threaten American agriculture.

CBP officers at US ports of entry routinely inspect luggage and shipments for restricted agricultural products, with specially trained K9 units assisting in detecting items that may otherwise go unnoticed.

.@CBPPortDirJFK K9 Rowdy had a busy day at JFK! He alerted to a bag from Ghana with 72 lbs of yams, veggies, and spices—all prohibited. Thanks to Rowdy, these items were stopped at the border. Who’s a good dog? 🐶🦴 pic.twitter.com/Dqdhx1omcj

— Executive Asst. Commissioner Diane J. Sabatino (@OFOEAC) October 1, 2026