The Border Post Surveillance Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV) is operational again after more than 12 years. The stations are at Stolkertsijver, Zorg en Hoop International Airport and Johan Adolf Pengel International Airport.
The Border Post Surveillance Department will monitor the application of and compliance with laws and regulations regarding the import or transit of live animals, products of animal origin, veterinary medicines, animal feed and animal-related products. This, to prevent the introduction of animal diseases, pests and zoonosis in Suriname, reports LVV.
The posts are at the official points of entry in Suriname. Special police officers will carry out the inspection work in recognizable work equipment,” says Faizal Wilnis, deputy director of Veterinary Services of LVV.
