Illegal import of 22 tons of frozen fish from Russia to Kyrgyzstan prevented

Illegal import of frozen fish has been detected. The press service of the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan reported.

According to the ministry, 22 tons of pollock were attempted to be illegally imported from Russia to Kyrgyzstan.

The cargo was reportedly transported without observing the veterinary and sanitary requirements of the EAEU, and the veterinary accompanying documents did not comply with the requirements of the EAEU.

Veterinary Service inspectors drew up a return report. The cargo was returned to Russia through Chaldybar checkpoint.