Investigation into fodder smuggling and neglect regarding foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus
February 24, 2026
The operation to counter the foot-and-mouth disease in Cyprus is underway, with 13,000 animals being culled. The police are investigating a smuggling network of fodder from the occupied territories, focusing on a specific livestock trader. The virus was reportedly active for at least two weeks before being officially reported, raising suspicions of neglect among livestock farmers. An investigative team from the Larnaca CID has been established to look into the situation. Authorities are focusing on any criminal responsibilities arising from the current crisis.