In the checkpoint through the state border "Big port of St.-Petersburg" has arrived large party of Moroccan tomatoes, which was revealed live larvae South American tomato moth.

In order to prevent spread of quarantine objects in the territory of the EEU in accordance with the current legislation of the member States in the field of providing quarantine of plants the importation of the consignment of tomatoes, weighing 75 tons, was banned in Russia.

The cargo was returned to the sender.

source: https://sfera.fm/news/

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