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A member of the Beagle Brigade signaling a piece of luggage U.S. Department of Agriculture/Wikimedia

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US Customs K9 Unit Unmasks Attempt to Smuggle Bushmeat

U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Logan Airport intercepted an illegal import of four desiccated monkeys. The CBP’s K9 unit, Buddey, played a key role in the discovery, displaying the importance of such units in safeguarding public health.

Blue Penguin on the Runway wellingtonairport/Instagram

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Runaway Runway Penguin Causes Airport Delay

An unexpected guest in the form of a blue penguin named Manu, caused a temporary delay at a New Zealand Airport by wandering onto the runway. This incident brought attention to the conservation efforts for this ‘at risk’ species, garnering widespread media coverage.

Therapy Llamas Rojo the Llama / Facebook Screenshot

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Llamas Bring Airport Holiday Cheer and Stress Relief

In an effort to alleviate the stress of holiday travel, Portland International Airport introduced therapy llamas dressed in festive garb. The 400-pound gentle giants embarked on a journey through the terminals, quickly bringing joy and relief to travelers.

Goods stolen by airport workers at Tenerife South airport Credit: Guardia Civil

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Airport Workers Arrested for $2.2million Luggage Theft in Spain

Fourteen employees at Tenerife South airport in the Canary Islands have been arrested for allegedly stealing items from checked-in luggage, with goods worth almost 2 million euros seized, raising concerns about airport security and the protection of passengers’ belongings.