Vietnam: Chinese crayfish are widely sold at high prices despite the ban

For many years, this dangerous exotic animal has been included in the list of prohibited imports and trade in our country but is still publicly offered for sale on the online market for up to 400,000 VND/kg. Crayfish, also known as red lobster, is an aquatic species of exotic origin, omnivorous, crawls on the bottom, likes to dig burrows, operates at night, and has high resistance and adaptability. This is a common species in China and America. In Vietnam, in recent years, crayfish have been sold quite popularly, the price of live crayfish ranges from 300,000 - 400,000 VND/kg. Although crayfish have been included in the list of exotic creatures banned from import and trade by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, this animal is still openly and widely sold on online markets. Just by searching the phrase “crayfish”, consumers will see a series of posts for sale. Contacted a seller who said crayfish were not available and buyers had to order in advance. “Crayfish ...