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Vientiane authorities destroyed 440 kilograms of illegally imported animal and fishery products on September 22 after finding that the shipment was accompanied by incomplete and invalid documentation.
(KPL) The destruction ceremony was held at the Dongphosy Animal Quarantine Checkpoint under the Vientiane Department of Agriculture and Environment. It was attended by Mr. Sengphet Chanthasen, Head of the Livestock and Fisheries Division, and relevant officials.
The products were detected on September 21 during an inspection conducted by veterinary officials in coordination with customs officers and immigration police at the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge International Checkpoint.
A van bearing Vientiane licence plate No. 0663 was found carrying 240 kilograms of chicken offal, 100 kilograms of sour pork sausage, 80 kilograms of beef omasum and 20 kilograms of minced chicken meat.
Officials determined that the accompanying import documents were incomplete and did not comply with regulations. The products were subsequently seized and transported to the Dongphosy Animal Quarantine Checkpoint for destruction.
The action is part of ongoing efforts by relevant authorities to strengthen inspections and control the movement of animal products into the Lao PDR and prevent illegal imports that could pose risks to public health and livestock.
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