U.S. Customs and Border Protection are releasing details surrounding a shipment from Bangladesh, halted at the International Falls Port of Entry earlier this month, after it was found to contain potentially destructive insects.
Scaly crickets and gall midges, tiny mosquito-like insects, were discovered during the September 8 inspection of the shipment that was headed to Chicago, through Canada.
Officials say both insects had to potential of causing damage to other agricultural crops.
The container was emptied and swept out.
It's cargo was to be fumigated before being allowed to continue.
