As of: February 9, 2024, 3:48 p.m
By: Marcel Prigge
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An extraordinary find at Hanover Airport is causing a stir.
A traveler from Benin tries to import 40 kg of meat and fish into Germany.
The customs officials are surprised.
Hanover – The customs officers at Hanover Airport were surprised: Last Friday, February 2nd, they made an extremely disgusting discovery in the luggage of a woman who had returned from Benin.
Instead of the usual clothing or similar items, two of the five suitcases contained around 40 kilograms of unrefrigerated meat and fish products.
40 kilos of meat and fish in a suitcase: “It was an extraordinary find even for experienced colleagues”
As customs announced on February 9th, this is not necessarily an isolated case: "Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for us to find meat products in travelers' luggage, but given the quantity, it was an extraordinary find even for my experienced colleagues." Enrico Bacher, press spokesman for the Hanover Main Customs Office, is quoted as saying in a statement.
In October 2023, officials at the airport made a similar disgusting discovery with 8 kilograms of unrefrigerated meat.
In this context, customs explained that two tons of animal products had to be confiscated at Hannover Airport alone in 2022.
At the beginning of February, customs officers found around 40 kilograms of unrefrigerated meat and fish products in a suitcase at Hanover Airport.
Unfortunately, such discoveries are not an isolated case.
(Montage) © Christian Offenberg/Imago/Hanover Main Customs Office
Meat products from countries outside the EU are not allowed to be imported without further ado due to regulations to protect against animal diseases.
Fish products, on the other hand, are generally permitted as long as their total weight does not exceed 20 kg, customs informs in this context.
Hannover customs makes a disgusting discovery – food had to be thrown away
However, after consultation with the veterinary office, it was determined that cross-contamination of all foods could not be ruled out.
Therefore, the two suitcases were completely confiscated and disposed of properly.
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Travelers carrying meat, milk and products made from them must undergo veterinary checks at a border inspection post when entering the European Union.
In addition, the products must be accompanied by specified health certificates and a valid accompanying document (common health entry document).