Thanh Hoa Provincial Police announced that the Investigation Police Agency (Economic Police Department) has temporarily detained Le Manh Dang (born 1990); Mai Van Hung (born 1989), both residing in Tho Binh commune (Thanh Hoa province); Ngo Thi Lan (born 1981, residing in Lam Son commune, Thanh Hoa province), and Le Huu Tuan (born 1987, residing in Kien Tho commune, Thanh Hoa province) for violating regulations on food hygiene and safety.

Four individuals were temporarily detained by the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police for violating food hygiene and safety regulations. (Photo: Thanh Hoa Police)

Previously, on July 30, the Economic Police Department of Thanh Hoa Provincial Police and Team 9 of the Market Management Division (under the Thanh Hoa Market Management Bureau) coordinated inspections of establishments engaged in the business, trading, and slaughtering of pigs and pork within the province. During the inspection of establishments owned by Le Manh Dang, Mai Van Hung, and Ngo Thi Lan, these individuals failed to present relevant documents pertaining to their business operations.

In a synchronized raid on these establishments, the authorities discovered and seized a total of 1,609 kg of pork from the residences of Le Manh Dang, Mai Van Hung, and Ngo Thi Lan. All the seized pork lacked documentation verifying its origin and quarantine status, and it was suspected to be from diseased pigs.

According to the initial confessions of the aforementioned individuals, the seized pork originated from diseased pigs that they had purchased for slaughter and sale in the market. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Thanh Hoa province collected pork samples from the seized batches and sent them to the Central Veterinary Diagnosis and Testing Center for disease testing. The results indicated that all samples tested positive for the African swine fever virus.

Through interrogation, the group admitted that, since April 2025, under the leadership of Le Manh Dang, they had been purchasing sick pigs from various sources and then proceeding to slaughter and sell them. The slaughtering process typically took place between 12:30 AM and 3:00 AM.

The authorities inspecting the seized evidence. (Photo: Thanh Hoa Police)

According to the Thanh Hoa Provincial Police, the trading and consumption of sick or dead pigs is illegal and subject to administrative fines ranging from VND 6 million to VND 20 million, or even criminal liability.

The police advise against engaging in the purchase, transportation, or consumption of sick or dead pigs, as it not only contributes to the spread of diseases but also poses a significant threat to public health if the meat enters the food supply chain. Residents are urged to refrain from buying diseased pork and to only purchase meat with clear origin and quarantine certificates. In case of detecting any violations, citizens can promptly report to the nearest competent authorities for verification and timely handling.

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