Russia Returns 1 Tonne of Game Meat to Belarus

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) stopped the import of roe deer, red deer and elk meat from Belarus into Russia.

The vehicle was stopped in the village of Lobok on the Russian-Belarusian border in Pskov Region. Rosselkhoznadzor officials found that the meat was being transported without inspection stamps or veterinary accompanying documents. In addition, the vehicle was not equipped with refrigeration equipment.

The import of the meat into Russia was prohibited. The goods were returned to Belarus. Administrative reports were drawn up.