GNR seizes about a tonne of oysters in Ílhavo

The GNR's Coastal and Border Control Unit (UCCF) seized approximately one tonne of oysters, with an estimated value of 20,000 euros, in Ílhavo, in the Aveiro district, the security force reported this Wednesday, March 11. In a statement, the GNR clarified that the oysters were seized during an inspection of a bivalve mollusc transport carried out on Friday. 'During the inspection, a shipping company was identified that was placing aquaculture animals on the market without the necessary prior notification to the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs (DGAV),' the note states. According to the GNR, the responsible company was identified and a respective administrative offence notice was issued, with fines that could reach 44,890 euros.