More than 6 tonnes of Moldovan apricots were sent back by inspectors of Russia’s foot safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor as a result of phytosanitary inspections at the international checkpoint “Novyie Yurkovichi”, IPN reports.

According to a press release placed on the website of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, oriental fruit moth was discovered in the 6.5 tonnes of Moldovan apricots. Therefore, the whole consignment was returned to the exporter.

Contacted by IPN, head of the mass media section of the National Food Safety Agency of Moldova Constantin Rotaru said the Agency hasn’t been yet officially notified of this case. The Agency will react when it is informed about it.