Agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in El Paso, Texas apprehended a man for the second time last week, reportedly because he attempted to bring 22 large rolls of Mexican bologna into the United States unlawfully, authorities stated. CBP reported that agricultural specialists at the Paso Del Norte international crossing in El Paso confiscated not only the 22 sizable rolls of forbidden pork bologna on March 28 but also seized 60 Tramadol tablets that hadn’t been declared, found in the man’s car. The incident occurred just after 2 a.m. on Friday, when a 52-year-old Albuquerque, New Mexico resident entered the U.S. and submitted himself for inspection in the port’s vehicle lanes. CBP said the man made a negative declaration for fruits, vegetables and meat products, then was referred for a secondary agriculture inspection. The driver, who was not identified, was issued a $1,000 promissory note for the prescription medication violation since Tramadol is a schedule IV-controlled substance. If the man is found guilty, he could face a fine of up to $10,000. “Pork products have the potential to introduce foreign animal diseases to the U.S. which can have a devastating impact to the U.S. economy and to our agriculture industry,” CBP El Paso Director Field Operations Hector A. Mancha said. “It is always best for travelers to declare any items acquired abroad to help CBP stop the introduction of potentially harmful products.” The case was referred to the USDA Investigative and Enforcement Services, which enforces alleged violations connected to plant and animal issues. The USDA and Department of Homeland Security work together to protect American agriculture when it comes to the introduction of pests and diseases at U.S. ports of entry. If any undeclared prohibited agricultural items are discovered in an inspection, they could be confiscated and may result in civil penalties for failing to declare the items.