Pears from Belarus to Russia caught in unsanitary conditions
In a recent operation, Bryansk customs officials in Russia intercepted over 15 tons of pears lacking proper documentation. They were transported under the guise of being 'potatoes' from Belarus to Stavropol Krai.
The discovery was made at the “Krasny Kamen” checkpoint where, upon inspection, pears were found concealed beneath potato sacks. Tatiana Makarova, leading the customs
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