Expired meat set to be sold in Algiers siezed

The National Gendarmerie has seized a significant amount of corrupt white meat in the city of Bouira that was destined for consumption in the capital, Algiers.

According to Echourouk, 10 tonnes of the expired meat was to be marketed before authorities were warned and prevented its journey.

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A roadblock was reportedly erected in Bouira, where a heavy weight truck was found containing an estimated 10.22 tonnes of white meat not accompanied by a veterinary certificate and visibly unfit for human consumption.

The load of meat was found to have come from the eastern part of the country to be sold in the capital. The meat was later destroyed in the presence of representatives of the Directorate of Trade and Veterinary Centre in the city Bouira.