Travellers warned against smuggling poultry and meat products into Barbados

A stern warning is being issued to travellers to refrain from smuggling poultry products, live birds or any type of meat into the country without a permit.

The warning comes from Chief Veterinary Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr Mark Trotman.

He is issuing the reminder as Barbados remains on high alert for highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, following an outbreak in Suriname.