The police confirm that there has been an action in which both the police and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority participated. The campaign targeted dog owners. – The background for the action is that the police received a report from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, says Hallgeir Stjern at Trøndelag police district. Four people have been arrested and charged with violating the Food Act. The case concerns the illegal importation of animals. – It is true that the Norwegian Food Safety Authority has assisted the police in an operation in a dog kennel in Trøndelag today. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority reported the animal owner for suspicion of illegal importation of dogs to Norway this summer. This is what the head of department in the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Jan Arild Røkke, tells news. – We are very early in the investigation phase, says Stjern. May be carriers of diseases and parasites The four were taken to Trondheim police station for questioning. – This is a serious matter. Animals that are illegally imported into Norway can be carriers of diseases and parasites that are dangerous for both humans and other animals, for example rabies and the fox’s dwarf tapeworm, says Røkke. He says that this is the reason why Norway has strict rules for importing dogs and other pets, to protect Norway’s good animal and public health. – We will assist the police in the further work. As the case is under investigation, we cannot comment beyond this at this time. Two of the accused have been released after questioning on Wednesday evening. The other two are still in police custody and are scheduled to be questioned on Thursday. news has not been able to get in touch with the accused’s defense counsel. Published 02.10.2024, at 22.01 Updated 02.10.2024, at 22.23
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Four people charged, said to have imported dogs illegally – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
