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Man in Aichi arrested over alleged unlicensed sale of wild boar meat
Police in Aichi arrested a 28-year-old Vietnamese man on suspicion of processing and selling wild boar meat without a permit.
They allege he butchered two wild boars for sale in August last year and March this year, and sold the meat to several people.
The arrest follows an earlier case in which police accused him of trapping a deer outside the hunting season with an unlicensed snare.
The man said he sold the meat but did not know a permit was required; police are investigating how the animals were caught and sold.
Wild game meat needs proper handling because it can carry viruses and bacteria that cause food poisoning.
Aichi officials warn people not to buy wild game meat sold privately on social media.
Police are continuing to investigate whether he repeatedly sold meat from illegally caught animals.
A 28-year-old Vietnamese man was arrested in Aichi on suspicion of processing and selling wild boar meat without the required authorization.
Police allege that he dismantled two wild boars for sale and sold the meat to multiple people.
The alleged sales took place in August last year and March this year, according to one report.
The man said he did not know permission was required, while another report says he denied the charge.
He had already been arrested on suspicion of illegally trapping a Japanese deer outside the hunting season.
- Who
- A 28-year-old Vietnamese man identified as Phan Van Dao.
- What
- He was arrested on suspicion of processing and selling two wild boars without authorization.
- When
- The alleged sales took place in August last year and March this year; he was arrested on October 14.
- Where
- Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
- Why
- Police allege he processed the boars for sale without the required authorization. His alleged motive beyond selling the meat is not stated.
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Police allege that he dismantled two wild boars for sale and sold the meat without authorization.
A police officer found a deer caught in an illegal trap, according to the report.
He was arrested on suspicion of violating wildlife protection rules by trapping a deer outside the hunting season.
Police arrested him on suspicion of processing and selling wild boar meat without authorization.
- Suspect
- Phan Van Dao, 28, a Vietnamese national
- Location
- Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture
- Animals
- Two wild boars
- Alleged sales
- August last year and March this year
- Prior arrest
- Suspected illegal trapping of a Japanese deer outside the hunting season
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許可がいることは知らなかった
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