In Polotsk district, traffic police stopped a car with a large batch of meat without the necessary documents

In the Polotsk district, traffic police stopped a car with a large batch of meat without certificates. This was reported in the Department of Internal Affairs of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, writes sb.by.

Employees of the traffic police Polotsk ROVD near the village Collective stopped the car, driving which was a 48-year-old newcomer. The man transported meat weighing about 1.5 tons without proper documents. The vehicle and cargo were detained, an inspection is being carried out.

The police reminded that the transportation of cattle meat without documents on the territory of Belarus entails administrative or criminal liability. In accordance with Article 16.28 of the Administrative Code, a fine of up to 30 basic values is provided for the import of goods controlled by veterinary control (supervision) without a permit for their import.

In accordance with article 13.12 of the administrative code for the transportation of goods (including meat products) without the required accompanying documents confirming the legality of the acquisition, a fine of up to 30 basic values is provided. Without proof of origin, the meat is disposed of.