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05:46
Issued on: 21/10/2025 - 15:42
05:46 min
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Illegal meat trafficking is on the rise, with quantities seized by customs becoming increasingly significant. From simple steak portions hidden under car bonnets to entire quarters of beef stacked on the back seats, the illegal import of meat from France to Switzerland has massively increased in recent years. The reason for this illicit trade: the price of meat, which is two to three times lower on the French side.
More than 209 tonnes of contraband meat were seized by customs in 2024, compared to 120 tonnes in 2022. The traffickers are mostly ordinary shoppers, but increasingly organised professionals, including those who also smuggle drugs. This is an economic problem for Switzerland but also a public health issue. FRANCE 24’s Jade Lévin reports, with Josh Vardey.
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