"The NFCU has been working closely with the Metropolitan Police Service and other Subject Matter Experts to identify those suspected of being involved in this criminality."
"This operation forms part of the NFCU's ongoing work to disrupt the illegal meat trade and prevent unsafe products from reaching the public."
"The FSA advises consumers not to buy or eat illegally imported meat, including bushmeat, as it may pose serious health risks."
"We remain vigilant to the threat of illegal meat entering the food chain and will continue to take action to protect the public."
Police seized approximately 11kg of illegal bushmeat, including cane rat and antelope, in southeast London. The operation targeted illegally imported meat products that pose food safety risks. A 51-year-old man was arrested and released under investigation. The Food Standard Agency's NFCU collaborated with the Metropolitan Police to conduct the raid. Bushmeat can carry diseases and contaminants, bypassing safety checks. The NFCU aims to disrupt the illegal meat trade and advises consumers against buying illegally imported meat due to health risks.
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