In Astana, police officers stopped the illegal transportation of a large batch of meat products. The owner of the products has been brought to administrative responsibility for the violation, and the seized meat has been sent for examination.
HOW THE VIOLATION WAS DETECTED
According to the city of Astana Police Department (PD), the violation was detected during a preventive operational measure (POM) "No to Livestock Theft". Police officers stopped a DAF brand truck for inspection.
In the back, 26 cattle carcasses and 5 horse carcasses were found. As law enforcement established, the products were being transported without accompanying documents and mandatory veterinary stamps certifying their safety.
WHO HAS BEEN HELD RESPONSIBLE
The police identified the owner of the cargo — a 48-year-old man. He has been brought to administrative responsibility for violating veterinary requirements.
The report does not specify under which exact article the violation was classified or what sanctions were applied.
WHAT HAPPENED TO THE PRODUCTS
The seized meat products, with a total weight of 6 tonnes, have been sent for examination. An inspection is currently underway.
POLICE POSITION
The Astana PD emphasised that the illegal circulation of animal products poses a serious threat to the life and health of citizens.
Law enforcement called on citizens and business owners to comply with legislative requirements in the sphere of meat product circulation, purchase goods from verified suppliers, and report instances of illegal trade or transportation.