During a check at the airport Capodichino a Naples, officials of the Customs and Monopolies Agency have identified a Nigerian citizen coming from Benin via Istanbul and resident in the province of CasertaThe man was carrying live giant snails in his personal luggage.
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.
In short
During a security check at Naples Capodichino Airport, officials from the Customs and Monopolies Agency identified a Nigerian citizen arriving from Benin via Istanbul and residing in the province…
- The man was carrying live giant snails in his personal luggage.
- 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…
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During a security check at Naples Capodichino Airport, officials from the Customs and Monopolies Agency identified a Nigerian citizen arriving from Benin via Istanbul…
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The man was carrying live giant snails in his personal luggage.
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The numerous giant land snails, without any labels or health documentation, were seized.
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