Man arrested for moving 203 lambs and goats despite ban

[Iliana Mier/AP]

A truck operator was arrested connected Tuesday successful Nafpaktos, western Greece, for attempting to transport 203 lambs and goats to Lamia, contempt the prohibition successful spot owed to the outbreak of sheep and goat pox.

According to nationalist broadcaster ERT, the animals were examined by a veterinarian and showed nary symptoms of the disease.

However, owed to the anticipation that they were carriers, it was decided that each 203 animals would beryllium instantly culled.

Authorities person identified the livestock owners who supplied the animals, while the ineligible typical of the nutrient trading institution that allegedly purchased them is still being sought.