Gold Coast Airport has seized 176kg worth of pears and apples since 2015
Items seized at the Gold Coast Airport included 176kg of apples and pears, a 70% increase from 2015, 419 items of citrus, a 33% increase from 2015 and other products including meat, seafood and eggs.
The increase in seizures at the airport was a concern for all Australians because exotic pests and diseases had the potential to hurt our way of life, according to Department of Agriculture and Water Resources’ Head of Biosecurity Lyn O’Connell.
“Passengers entering Australia need to think about the risk they’re posing to Australia when they pack their bags.
“My advice is leave it behind — most delicacies, including meat, seafood and fruit are available for sale in Australia.”
source: news.com.au
