The Department of Livestock Development prepares an area to destroy “illegitimate pigs”, traces back the whole process.

Bangkok, July 6- Deputy Director General of the Department of Livestock Development reveals Ordered to set up a joint task force with the DSI to inspect 161 containers of “savage pork” at the Laem Chabang Port Customs House. The group of investigators expects to finish within 2 weeks, now preparing to set the area ready to destroy according to the Department of Livestock Development regulations. when received from the DSI Emphasizes that livestock officials can trace back parts related to “savage pigs” throughout the process.

Veterinarian Boonyakrit Pinprasong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development, said Has ordered a special team of officers at the Chonburi Animal Quarantine Station to join investigators from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in investigating and collecting evidence from smuggled meat and pork parts in 161 containers that Laem Chabang Port Customs House Chonburi Province After yesterday, together with Police Major Suriya Singhamon, Director-General of the Department of DSI, who led investigators to inspect 4 cabinets, with the National Swine Raisers Association joining in the observation as well

The investigating officer expects will inspect and collect evidence for all 161 cabinets within 2 weeks, thus instructing the Department of Livestock Development's special unit to report the joint inspection results every day, including the number of cabinets opened and the weight of the medium. At the same time, the Department of Livestock Development is preparing to designate an area for destruction of all exhibits in accordance with the Department of Livestock Development's regulations and using the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) standard burial method when given by investigators.

For products in the category of frozen pork in 161 containers, which are the assets in the lawsuit. from the examination found that It is a product that is not allowed by the Department of Livestock Development. In this case, it was imported in violation of Section 31 of the Animal Epidemic Act B.E. Including there may be residues that are harmful to consumers. It also interfered with the domestic pig market. causing damage to farmers by Mr. Somchuan Veterinarian Rattana Mangkhalanon The Director-General of the Department of Livestock Development has previously ordered Accelerate traceability to all parts, may be involved in the smuggling of "smuggling pigs" for sale both in slaughterhouses and various distribution sources. which will be checked throughout the process If found wrongdoing Strict legal action will be taken.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency