FRAUD ALERT! Contaminated Meat Cartel Exposed By Veterinary Services In Bomet
Dr. Serem Wilson, Bomet County Director of Veterinary Services, has exposed a dangerous syndicate engaged in the illegal trade of sick and dying cattle.
This revelation comes after the recent seizure of 11 ailing animals being transported through Bomet County to neighboring areas.
Dr. Serem described the syndicate’s operations in a press briefing, which allegedly spans Bomet and Narok counties.
The organization has been accused of purchasing, slaughtering, and selling contaminated meat to unsuspecting customers, primarily in urban settings.
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This illegal trade poses a serious threat to public health.
“The unscrupulous businessmen operate in Bomet and Narok counties and sell the contaminated meat to unsuspecting clients, especially in urban centres, compromising consumer health,” Dr. Serem said.
“We have recently confiscated 11 sickly animals transiting through our county to neighboring counties.”
The sick cattle were being transported from Mamboleo market in Trans Mara, Narok County when public health officers intercepted them and arrested three people in connection.
“We are confirming that there are destined markets outside Bomet and we believe the actual slaughtering of these animals might be taking place in our neighboring county,” Dr Serem said.
The discovery of this syndicate has raised serious concerns about food safety and compliance with animal health regulations in the South Rift region.
Finally, preliminary investigations by authorities revealed that the sick animals were being slaughtered illegally at the Mulot Sunset in Narok County.
FRAUD ALERT! Contaminated Meat Cartel Exposed By Veterinary Services In Bomet
