A recent report shows that eggs, not fentanyl, are becoming the most sought-after illegal items being smuggled from Canada into the United States. The prices of eggs have shot up due to bird flu, making them highly prized.
Data from U.S. customs officers reveal that they’re catching more smuggled eggs than fentanyl. Between October 2023 and now, there was a 36% increase in attempts to bring eggs into the U.S. The Detroit customs office reported a 36% rise, while San Diego saw a massive 158% increase in egg seizures.
Since October, customs officers have seized 3,768 products related to birds and poultry, compared to just 352 fentanyl seizures. Smuggling eggs is illegal in the U.S. because of bird flu, and people caught doing it can face a $300 fine.
In the U.S., the price of eggs is skyrocketing, with some costing as much as $10 per dozen! The U.S. has been hard-hit by bird flu, while Canada has managed better, leading to high U.S. egg prices for the foreseeable future.
Former President Trump called the egg situation “out of control” and blame current President Biden for the problems, including the killing of many egg-laying chickens. To fix the egg crisis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is willing to spend $1 billion to find temporary import solutions but has not yet made any agreements with Canada.
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