Four people charged, allegedly for illegally importing dogs – NRK Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio

The police confirm that an action was taken in which the police and the Norwegian Food Safety Authority participated.

The campaign was aimed at dog owners.

– The background to the case is that the police received a report from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, says Hallgeir Stjern at the Trøndelag police district.

Four people were arrested and charged breach of the Food Act.

The case is about the illegal importation of animals.

– It is true that the Norwegian Food Safety Authority has supported the police in an operation in a dog kennel in Trøndelag today. The Norwegian Food Safety Authority reported to the animal’s owner that it is suspected that dogs were illegally imported into Norway this summer.

This is what the head of department of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, Jan Arild Røkke, tells NRK.

– We are very early in the research phase, says Stjern.

They can be carriers of diseases and parasites

The four were taken to Trondheim police station for questioning.

– This is a serious matter. Animals that are illegally imported into Norway can be carriers of diseases and parasites that are dangerous to humans and other animals, for example rabies and fox-dwarf worms, says Røkke. .

He says this is why Norway has strict rules for importing dogs and other pets, to protect the good health of Norway’s animals and public.

– We will assist the police in the additional work. As the matter is under investigation, we are unable to comment further at this time.

Two of the accused were released after questioning on Wednesday night. The other two remain in police custody and are expected to be questioned on Thursday.

NRK was unable to contact the accused’s defense counsel.