Operation of special quarantine period for prohibited imported fresh fruits

Published 2024년 10월 15일

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The government is increasing the quarantine at borders for international consignments and mail to prevent the illegal import of prohibited fresh fruits such as sugar apples and guavas, as the peak season approaches. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency will use X-ray screening, quarantine detection dogs, and joint inspections with customs and international mail logistics centers. They will also investigate small-quantity cargo warehouses and all prohibited fruits or items if found. The Quarantine Headquarters will use 89 special judicial police officers and a planning investigation team to inspect approximately 1,400 foreign grocery stores and traditional markets, and will collect and dispose of all imported fresh fruits that are prohibited. Those who import or distribute prohibited products could face imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 30 million won.

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Original content

The government is strengthening border quarantine for international consignments and mail, and is pushing forward with special quarantines for prohibited fresh fruits, including concentrated crackdowns on areas with high concentrations of foreigners. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency announced that it will operate a special quarantine period until November 15, predicting that illegal imports of prohibited foreign fresh fruits (sugar apples, guavas, etc.) will increase as the peak season for fresh fruit distribution approaches. Accordingly, the Quarantine Agency plans to strengthen X-ray screening of consignments and mail at major airports and ports, and to deploy quarantine detection dogs intensively. It also plans to strengthen cooperation by conducting joint inspections with customs and international mail logistics centers. In addition, it has decided to conduct periodic inspections of small-quantity cargo warehouses and to conduct quarantine inspections of all prohibited ...

Source: Agrinet