Three people detained in Cyprus in a case involving the trade of animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease

In Cyprus, three individuals have been detained on suspicion of illegally trading animals infected with foot-and-mouth disease. According to police, the case concerns violations of current restrictions introduced after the disease was detected in livestock.

The investigation showed that animals may have been moved and sold in violation of sanitary measures aimed at containing the spread of foot-and-mouth disease. Authorities emphasize that such actions pose serious risks to livestock farming and may lead to large-scale economic losses.

The detainees were brought to court, and the investigation is ongoing. Veterinary services and police have stepped up inspections, especially in areas where cases of the disease had previously been recorded.