>Part of a Florida county was placed under quarantine this week, as officials respond to a recent giant African snail sighting in the area. >The [quarantine order ](https://www.fdacs.gov/Agriculture-Industry/Pests-and-Diseases/Plant-Pests-and-Diseases/Invasive-Mollusks/Giant-African-Land-Snail/Broward-County-Quarantine-and-Treatment-Information)took effect Tuesday and applies to a section of Broward County, where Fort Lauderdale is located, covering around 3.5 square miles. Inside its boundaries, the order means it is illegal to move a giant African land snail or any "regulated article," including, but not limited to plants, plant parts, plants in soil, soil, yard waste, debris, compost or building materials, either within or outside of the quarantine area without first obtaining a compliance agreement, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. . . . [Source Article](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/giant-african-snail-sighting-quarantine-florida-broward-county/)