The uga
ban for export overseas is still in force with Niue biosecurity authority
putting in place strict measures.
A
statement from the Biosecurity Authority has urged the public to please adhere
to this arrangement and to avoid further disappointment to those people who are
trying to smuggle uga overseas.
It says
due to the breach of this matter recently at Auckland Airport where NZ
officials had intercepted some uga, this has tarnished the image of the policy
makers pertaining to this matter and border control enforcement agencies of
Niue Government.
Therefore,
from tomorrow Friday 29th March onwards, all bags and bins of food,
cooked or uncooked will be inspected first by the Niue Biosecurity Authority
before check-in at the departure gate.
Other
measures like using the X Ray machines will also be utilized.
Biosecurity
authority says this is to ensure that no uga will leave our shores as in
accordance with the current Uga Regulation in place.
