The Civil Guard dismantled a clandestine warehouse dedicated to the illegal packaging and distribution of strawberries in the province of Huelva. The establishment, which was not registered for the handling, transport, or storage of food, operated with products of non-accredited origin infringing Law 17/2011 on Food Safety and Nutrition. In addition, two people are being investigated for allegedly stealing field boxes from different cooperatives in the strawberry sector.
This operation is part of the preventive measures implemented by the Civil Guard during the fruit harvesting season in the region. The joint work of the ROCA team and the Citizen Security patrols has allowed intensifying controls to prevent crimes on farms. In these controls, authorities intercepted a shipment of more than 1,500 kg of strawberries transported in a vehicle without the permits and requirements required by the Ministry of Health and Transport.
According to the police, the seized strawberries would be stored in a garage without sanitary registration or necessary health measures. Authorities also seized scales, packaging, and boxes of recognized brands that were used to increase the credibility and acceptance of the products in the market.
In the operation, the Civil Guard confiscated more than 1,500 kg of strawberries, 350 fruit collection boxes, weighing and packaging material, and a transport vehicle.
Source: huelvahoy.com