Tuyên Quang: Over 148kg of Unlabeled Animal Products Seized and Destroyed from Passenger Bus
Authorities in Tuyen Quang province have destroyed 148kg of pig liver and fat seized from a passenger bus for lacking proper documentation and proof of origin.
At 1:30 PM on July 30, while conducting traffic safety patrols, a Traffic Police squad from the Road Traffic Police Team No. 3 (Tuyên Quang Provincial Police), in coordination with Market Management Team No. 6 and the Hà Giang Ward Police, inspected a passenger vehicle with license plate 23B-002.XX.
During the inspection, the vehicle driven by B.V.D. was traveling from Hà Giang Ward towards Đồng Văn Commune. Upon inspecting the storage compartment, authorities discovered two foam containers containing animal products, specifically pig liver and fat, weighing a total of 148kg.
Verification by the authorities revealed that the entire shipment belonged to Mr. L.S.P., a resident of Hô Sán village, Pờ Ly Ngài commune, Tuyên Quang province. At the time of inspection, Mr. P. failed to present any invoices, vouchers, or legal documentation proving the origin of the products.
Based on current regulations regarding food safety and market management, Market Management Team No. 6 finalized the records and issued an administrative penalty of 8,000,000 VND against Mr. L.S.P. Furthermore, the entire 148kg of illicit animal products were ordered for immediate destruction in accordance with legal procedures.
A representative from the Provincial Traffic Police stated that the timely detection and handling of the transportation of unlabeled food products are crucial in protecting consumer health and rights, while also enhancing food safety prevention measures. Moving forward, the department will continue to work closely with relevant agencies to strictly monitor and handle violations in accordance with the law.