At the border pass in Ivangorod (Leningrad region) foiled attempt by a resident of St. Petersburg to import from Estonia 275 kg of meat and fish.

According to the Administration of the Rosselkhoznadzor for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, during the search of the van specialists in veterinary control found 160 kilograms of fish and 115 kilograms of meat. "The products were imported without the permission of the Rosselkhoznadzor and veterinary accompanying documents", - said the press service of the Ministry reported.

The man crossed the border through the "green corridor", which is followed by those who have no goods to declare. Customs officers, he stated that carries products for personal consumption.

In accordance with the norms of international law, the question of the return of meat and fish on the adjacent territory in Estonia. In Kingisepp customs ITAR-TASS reported that a case concerning an administrative offense, materials are being prepared for transfer to the court.

In the administration of the Rosselkhoznadzor said that citizens have the right to import 5 kg food per person, but not necessarily in the original packaging.

Last week the portal Agro2b.ru reportedthat on the border of Russia and Finland was detained tourist with 70 kg of meat pate from France.