Over 10 tons of hot meat amounting to P10 million were confiscated by the Manila Veterinary Inspection Board in a warehouse in Tondo, Manila last Friday.
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said the illegally imported meat products from China were composed of meat products such as sausage, Peking duck, and other items placed inside sealed boxes.
Authorities identified the warehouse owner as Daniel Yulo.
The seized products were brought to the Department of Agriculture for disposal.
Moreno said those behind the smuggling will face criminal charges.
Dr. Nick Santos, Manila Veterinary Inspection Board chief, said that selling hot meat is a violation of Republic Act No. 10611 or the Food Safety Act as well as Republic Act No. 10536 or the Meat Inspection Code of the Philippines.
He warned violators, saying “the VIB Enforcement Squad Team is intensifying its campaign against unscrupulous individuals who will take advantage of the Christmas season for their illegal activities, victimizing the consuming public, particularly our Manileños.” (Erma Edera)
