date:Mar 18, 2022
The Guardia Civil in Alicante has seized 20 tons of oranges that were contaminated with chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has been banned for use in the food industry in the European Union since 2020. As a result of the operation, carried out in partnership with the Valencia Government's Directorate General of Public Health and Addictions, seven people are under investigation for crimes against public health, trade and consumers.
Over the last few days, searches have been carried out in various fr