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• Position: Stateline - Brief Article

Florida's inspection stations, originally set up to protect fruit, vegetables and livestock, are turning up drugs, stolen goods and illegal aliens since the heightened alert after Sept. 11, 2001. The stations, primarily responsible for checking agricultural products coming in and out of the state for pests and disease, are proving to be valuable in other ways. "Just like any other agency, our officers are on the lookout for things that raise their suspicion, and we check those things out," says Lieutenant Ronny Howard, who supervises the Live Oak inspection station. Inspecting more...