Customs and Border Protection's Canine 'Pub' Aids in Seizing $75K in Undeclared Cash at Atlanta Airport
A Belgian Malinois named 'Pub', trained to detect currency and firearms, has played a crucial role in two significant cash seizures at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. In the first quarter of 2026, Pub helped Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents uncover nearly $75,000 in undeclared cash. The first seizure involved $44,432 in February, and the second involved $30,417 in March. These amounts were part of a larger effort by CBP to curb unreported and bulk currency smuggling, which is often linked to illicit activities such as narcotics and human smuggling. Travelers are legally allowed to carry any amount of cash, but amounts exceeding $10,000 must be declared to the U.S. Treasury. Despite being given multiple opportunities to declare their cash, the individuals involved in these incidents failed to do so. 
