Industry anger as 57 tonnes of illegal meat seized at Dover

Lack of borders at UK ports poses real threat to animal welfare, say sector leaders

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Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) has seized more than 57 tonnes of illegal meat in the past 15 months
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Dover Port Health Authority (DPHA) has seized more than 57 tonnes of illegal meat in the past 15 months

Revelations that large quantities of illegally imported meat are being seized at Dover have been described as ‘deeply worrying' by industry leaders. National Pig Association chief executive Lizzie Wilson...

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