Penalties for the illegal import of meat, animal products or plants
Information related to the penalties for the illegal importation of meat, animal products or plants.
- The penalties for illegally importing meat, animal products or plants are fines of up to £5000 and up to two years imprisonment.
- Offences relating to species covered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species are covered by different regulations with higher penalties - unlimited fines and/or up to 7 years imprisonment.