A joint operation by Dudley Council and the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) resulted in the arrest of four men and the removal of over four tonnes of illegal meat from a suspected unapproved cutting plant in Dudley. Officers from the local authority, NFCU, West Midlands Police, HMRC, and Home Office representatives conducted the raid, addressing immediate food safety concerns. The illegal meat bypasses UK safety and hygiene checks, posing risks to consumers. The NFCU and Food Standards Agency have issued a Food Alert to trace and remove the product from the market. A criminal investigation is underway, with NFCU officers examining recovered evidence. Authorities emphasized the importance of compliance with food safety regulations to protect public health.
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