A new biosecurity law in Australia has now caused problems for a Spanish tourist. His luggage was his downfall – he was carrying bacon and cheese. The authorities responded promptly and expelled the man from the country.
According to Australian media reports, this is the first offense of this kind to be prosecuted under the new Biosafety Act. Officials found 275 grams of non-commercial pork belly, 665 grams of pork and 300 grams of goat cheese when the 20-year-old entered Perth, Australia – none of the food was declared.
In addition to immediate deportation, the illegal import also has financial consequences: As the Australian Department of Agriculture explained, the man must also pay a fine of 3,300 Australian dollars (about 2,125 euros).
No entry allowed for three years
The punishment, which seems quite severe, has a serious background. As Prime Minister Anthony Albenese explained last October, this is to prevent diseases and pests from entering and spreading further into the country. This tightened what was already the most stringent biosecurity regulation in the world.
“Travelers whose visas have been revoked will be deported from Australia on the next available flight and will have a three-year grace period before they can reapply for a visa,” the ministry said.
Source: Krone
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