In Quillagua, Chile: SAG Tarapacá and Customs dismantle attempted smuggling of 37 thousand units of chicken eggs

In Calama, nearly 37 thousand units of clandestinely entered chicken eggs were intended to be marketed, which were intercepted this morning at the intermediate phyto- and zoosanitary barrier established by the Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) of Tarapacá at the Quillagua customs control. Sue Vera, Regional Director of the SAG Tarapacá, reported that this is the first important seizure that the Service has carried out in its fight against the clandestine entry of agricultural products into the Quillagua barrier since it began operations on April 3, 2024. "This seizure is the result of joint work between the Agricultural and Livestock Service and Customs, which frustrated the attempt to smuggle nearly 37 thousand units of chicken eggs, which were traveling to the city of Calama in the region of Antofagasta. As a result of this operation, the means of transportation was detained, while Customs personnel initiated proceedings for smuggling, which will also allow those who ...