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{{Infobox Case
| case_name = Dulles Airport beagle kicking incident
| image = CBP_K9_Freddie.jpeg
| caption = CBP K9 Freddie, who was honored in a public support campaign following the incident. Photo from @DFOBaltimore on X.com.
| location = Washington Dulles International Airport, Virginia, United States
| species = Dog (Beagle)
| type_of_abuse = Physical assault, Animal cruelty
| date_of_incident = June 24, 2025
| date_discovered = June 24, 2025
| date_closed = June 25, 2025
| case_status = Closed (Perpetrator deported on June 26, 2025)
| perpetrator = Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie
| aftermath = The case sparked widespread public support for the K9 unit and calls for donations to local animal shelters.
}}
{{Infobox Person of Interest
| title = Convicted and deported person
| name = Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie
| age = 70 (as of June 2025)
| status = Pleaded guilty, Deported
| involvement = Kicked a 25-pound CBP agriculture detector dog (a beagle named Freddie).
| punitive_measure = Credited with time served, ordered to pay veterinarian's fee, and removed from the United States.
| occupation = Passenger
| caption = Marie's mugshot from the Alexandria Sheriff's Office
| image = Hamed_Ramadan_Bayoumy_Aly_Marie.png
}}
On June 24, 2025, a 70-year-old Egyptian traveler, Hamed Ramadan Bayoumy Aly Marie, was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport after violently kicking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) beagle named Freddie. The incident occurred during a routine customs inspection, after Freddie, a 5-year-old, 25-pound beagle and agricultural detector dog, alerted his handler to undeclared and prohibited food items in Marie's luggage.<ref name="skynews">[https://news.sky.com/story/man-kicks-customs-dog-at-washington-dulles-international-airport-say-authorities-13389287 Man kicks customs dog at Washington Dulles International Airport, say authorities]. ''Sky News''. 26 June 2025.</ref><ref name="kgns">[https://www.kgns.tv/2025/06/30/70-year-old-pleads-guilty-kicking-cbp-dog-that-found-prohibited-food-his-luggage/ 70-year-old pleads guilty to kicking CBP dog that found prohibited food in his luggage]. ''KGNS''. 30 June 2025.</ref>

== Incident ==

[[File:freddie_kicked.png|thumb|none|CCTV captured the moment Freddie was kicked. Pic: US Homeland Security]]

According to CBP reports, the beagle, Freddie, detected pork and other prohibited food items in Marie's suitcase, which prompted the inspection. During the process, Marie became agitated and, in full view of CBP officers and travelers, kicked Freddie with sufficient force to knock the dog off its feet.<ref name="cbp">[https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/egyptian-traveler-eats-federal-charges-kicking-dulles-cbp-beagle Egyptian Traveler Eats Federal Charges for Kicking Dulles CBP Beagle]. ''CBP Newsroom''. 26 June 2025.</ref> Freddie was immediately evaluated by an on-site veterinarian and was found to have suffered minor injuries but was cleared to return to duty shortly thereafter.<ref name="usatoday">[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/07/12/cbp-beagle-freddie-back-to-work/84643408007/ CBP beagle Freddie is back to work after being kicked at Dulles airport]. ''USA Today''. 12 July 2025.</ref>

== Legal Proceedings and Deportation ==

Marie was arrested at the scene and charged with animal cruelty and assault on a federal law enforcement animal. On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, he pleaded guilty during an initial appearance in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia to harming animals used in law enforcement (18USC1368). He was credited with time served, ordered to pay the veterinarian’s fee, and to immediately report to CBP for removal from the United States. Marie departed the United States on a flight to Egypt at 12:30 p.m on Thursday, June 26, 2025.<ref name="kgns"/><ref name="cbp"/> According to federal authorities, Marie admitted to knowingly kicking the dog, stating he was frustrated with the inspection process.<ref name="cbp"/>

== Aftermath and Public Response ==

[[File:iad_k9_freddie_low_sept_2024.png|thumb|none|Customs dog Freddie. Pic: US Customs and Border Protection]]

The incident drew significant local and national attention, sparking widespread public outrage and support for the CBP K9 unit. Animal welfare organizations and the general public praised Freddie's actions and resilience, and a social media campaign led to donations for local animal shelters. CBP released updates on Freddie's recovery, confirming his return to duty in July 2025.<ref name="usatoday"/>

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