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flag Meat shipments are increasingly skipping biosecurity checks at Dover, raising disease risks.

flag Consignments of meat and animal products are increasingly bypassing mandatory biosecurity checks at Sevington Border Control Post near Dover, raising fears of disease outbreaks like African swine fever and foot-and-mouth. flag Data shows the rate of "drive-by" incidents—where trucks fail to stop for inspection—rose from 8% in August 2025 to 18% by November, despite digital systems directing them to the facility. flag The system relies on voluntary compliance with limited enforcement, and while a pilot for plant imports improved adherence, it has not been extended to meat and dairy. flag Parliament’s EFRA committee called the current process dysfunctional, warning of serious risks to UK agriculture and urging urgent government action.

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