The Dover Port Health Authority's head has criticized the post-Brexit border checks' effectiveness, revealing that illegal meat is now prevalent in UK stores. Despite government claims of robust controls, Lucy Manzano stated that these checks, set 22 miles away from Dover, lack enforcement. Many lorries skip the required inspections, thereby increasing the risk of disease outbreaks tied to recent European animal illnesses. The Environment Select Committee has initiated an inquiry on this issue, following evidence suggesting that the government has overstated the efficiency of their biosecurity measures.
Lucy Manzano, head of the Dover Port Health Authority, stated, 'Defra have continually stated that there are robust controls in place. There are not. They don't exist.'
Concerns have mounted as illegal meat is reportedly available on most High Streets in the UK, creating a significant biosecurity threat due to ineffective post-Brexit checks.
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