Metropolitan Police<\/a>, discovered the meat during a raid in Deptford on 5 December.<\/p>\nThe 57-year-old man was arrested and later released under investigation.<\/p>\n
Bushmeat refers to wild animals\u2014often species found in tropical regions\u2014that have been hunted. The FSA said the operation targeted illegally imported products considered a potential risk to public health.<\/p>\n
The watchdog warned that meat brought into the UK illegally bypasses required safety and hygiene checks and could carry diseases or contaminants. It added that some species, such as pangolins, are critically endangered and banned from commercial trade worldwide.<\/p>\n
Inquiries into the discovery are continuing.<\/p>\n
Simon Ashwin, senior investigator at the FSA\u2019s National Food Crime Unit, said: \u201cThis operation forms part of the NFCU\u2019s ongoing work to disrupt the illegal meat trade and prevent unsafe products from reaching the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe FSA advises consumers not to buy or eat illegally imported meat, including bushmeat, as it may pose serious health risks. If you have concerns about products being sold, contact your local authority.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe remain vigilant to the threat of illegal meat entering the food chain and will continue to take action to protect the public.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Species such as pangolins are also a critically endangered <\/p>\n