An Egyptian man, Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, 70, was deported from the United States on June 26, 2025, after violently kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture detector dog named Freddie at Washington Dulles International Airport. The incident occurred on June 24, when Freddie, a five-year-old beagle, alerted to over 100 pounds of prohibited food items in Marie’s luggage, including 55 pounds of beef, 44 pounds of rice, and various vegetables and seeds. The items, undeclared and banned to protect U.S. agriculture, were seized.
As CBP officers questioned Marie, he kicked Freddie with such force that the 25-pound dog was lifted off the ground, suffering contusions to his ribs. Marie was immediately arrested and handed over to Homeland Security Investigations. On June 25, he pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Virginia to harming an animal used in law enforcement, a federal offense. He was sentenced to time served, ordered to pay an $840 veterinarian bill, and deported to Egypt the following day.
CBP officials condemned the attack, with Area Port Director Christine Waugh stating, “Freddie was just doing his job.” The Beagle Brigade, vital for intercepting harmful agricultural products, relies heavily on dogs like Freddie. The incident has drawn widespread attention, with many praising the swift justice served. Freddie, now recovering and back on light duty, was even treated to a “pup cup” for his resilience.
The case underscores the Trump administration’s stringent immigration enforcement, with over 66,000 deportations in its first 100 days. While some applaud the zero-tolerance stance, others question the broader implications of such rapid deportations. For now, Freddie’s return to duty signals resilience amid a contentious policy landscape.
