During a check at the airport Capodichino a Napoli, officials of the Customs and Monopolies Agency have identified a Nigerian citizen coming from Benin via Istanbul and resident in the province of Caserta.
The man was carrying snails giants live in his personal baggage.ADVERTISING
The numerous giant land snails, without any labels or health documentation, were seized. During the questioning by customs officials, aimed at clarifying the origin and provenance of the snails, the passenger declared that he had purchased them in his country of origin.
The purchase was always justified by the passenger as a supply of edible food. The situation highlights the need to implement accurate and precautionary controls to ensure compliance with health regulations and compliance with customs procedures in these circumstances.
Article published on 21 February 2024 - 13:55
