"I am very proud of being there at the right time, the right moment, and just providing medical assistance to the passenger and making sure that she got home safe." On July 28, CBP Agriculture Operations Manager Juan Cordero was on a flight home when he heard a call for medical assistance and stepped up to help without a moment's hesitation. Watch the story ⬇️ | U.S. Customs and Border Protection

MISSION READY AGRICULTURE SPECIALISTS Millions of pounds of fresh fruits, vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and other items enter the United States via commercial shipments from other countries every year. Although these items appear to be harmless, there could be hidden threats in that baggage and in those truckloads, trainloads and containers of fresh items that could seriously threaten U.S. agriculture, our natural resources and our economy. Learn more here: https://go.usa.gov/x6tnj And below �

2K views · 84 reactions | CBP Office of Field Operations agriculture specialists inspect many imports throughout the year, including Christmas trees during the holidays to ensure no harmful pests make it into the U.S. WATCH ⬇️ | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Facebook