(Valentines Day is Friday)....For many, a gift of flowers is very popular.

If you are thinking of purchasing flowers in Mexicali, you may want to think again. Customs and Border Protection say many flowers are prohibited from being brought into the United States, and others may have restrictions. The CBP says there are many plants that carry insects and other plant disease that would threaten the Ag Industry in the United States. If you bring flowers, be sure to declare it at the Port crossing. If the plant is prohibited it will be destroyed on site. If you don't declare it and the CBP Officers finds the flowers in the vehicle and it is prohibited, it will be destroyed, and you may face a fine. Go to the CBP website to see which flowers legal and which ones are not.