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Farm Owner Taken to Police Station After Refusing Sampling

Published March 20, 2026, 20:18
Farm Owner Taken to Police Station After Refusing Sampling

Disturbance occurred at a livestock farm in Geri when officials from the Veterinary Services attempted to conduct a sampling check on the animals due to foot-and-mouth disease. The owner of the farm refused to allow the officials to enter, causing tension. The owner's refusal to cooperate led to the intervention of the Police, who were called to the scene. According to the Police, the owner was not arrested but was taken to a local police station to investigate the incident. The case concerns the obligation of livestock farm owners to cooperate with the Veterinary Services to carry out checks, especially in cases of risk of spreading diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease. Failure to cooperate may result in penalties.