"Border authorities intercept woman smuggling giraffe feces for unusual jewelry project"

U.S. Customs and Border Protection confiscated and destroyed a box of giraffe feces that a woman had brought back from Kenya with the intention of making necklaces. The woman had declared the feces but will not face charges as she readily abandoned it. Bringing animal feces into the U.S. requires a permit, and there is a risk of disease transmission. CBP agriculture specialists ensure the prevention of non-native pests, diseases, and contaminants entering the country.