Authorities said on Saturday they were investigating the illegal disposal of dead pigs in the Meniko area.

The veterinary services and the department of environment will proceed with the case under the guidance of the law office, said Veterinary Services director Christodoulos Pipis.

Speaking to CNA, Pipis confirmed that officials are examining how the legislation was violated. The next steps include determining whether administrative penalties will be imposed or if a criminal case will proceed to court.

“The competent services, in consultation with the law office, will examine how to proceed in terms of the legal violations. They will also decide whether to impose administrative sanctions and whether the case should go to court,” Pipis stated.

Regarding the company’s licensing, he added, “Any issues related to this company’s permits will be handled strictly according to procedure.”

When asked about police involvement, Pipis clarified that law enforcement is responsible for registering the case in court.

“The police will compile the case file with all violations and submit it to the law office,” he explained.
Authorities are also trying to determine when the illegal dumping took place. However, Pipis noted that this is challenging since the offenders were not caught in the act.

“We will rely on the evidence available. We found these dead animals in the area, and we will examine what the responsible entity should have done under the law,” he said.

He stressed that the company should have ensured proper disposal of the animal carcasses rather than dumping them in the area.

“Whether this was intentional or not will be recorded in the case file,” he added.

Dead pigs were discovered at the site, with some carcasses exposed and others partially buried. Pipis noted that this suggests an attempt to conceal the act.

Once authorities were alerted to the site, officers from the veterinary services and the department of environment conducted an on-site investigation. They confirmed that the carcasses had been dumped in the area in violation of regulations.

According to Pipis, the law requires livestock owners to manage animal by-products, including carcasses and waste, in compliance with strict disposal regulations. The investigation continues to determine the full extent of the violations and what legal action will follow.