Police investigate case of dozens of sacks of dead pigs dumped into river in Nghe An

Dong Van Commune mobilized excavators and manpower to destroy the sacks of dead pigs dumped on the Nam Hat River. Photo: Tho Ba Cuong

Accordingly, on the afternoon of November 3, people in Dong Van commune (Que Phong) discovered dozens of sacks of pork thrown on the Nam Hat riverbed, right at the foot of Na Chao bridge.

Mr. Luong Thai Quy - Chairman of Dong Van Commune People's Committee said that after receiving the information, the commune authorities sent forces and excavators to the scene to collect and destroy all the sacks containing pork. Upon inspection, it was found that there were 14 sacks in total, each containing several pieces of pork. The locality is currently continuing to implement measures to prevent and control African swine fever.

Bags of dead pigs thrown on the river. Photo: Tho Ba Cuong

Immediately after the incident of dumping dead pigs in Dong Van commune, on the morning of November 4, the District People's Committee assigned the District Police to coordinate with local authorities to investigate and clarify the subject who intentionally dumped dead pigs indiscriminately to handle according to the law.

Mr. Le Van Giap - Chairman of Que Phong District People's Committee.

According to data from the Que Phong District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Station, by early November, African swine fever had spread to 12/14 communes and towns of the district. The number of pigs forced to be destroyed due to the disease was 2,500, with a total weight of nearly 123 tons.