Four tonnes of illegal meat seized in Dudley amid fears over 'diseases and contaminants'

Black CountryDudleyPolice have arrested four men14:19, 04 Aug 2026Police have arrested four men after a large amount of illegal meat was seized in Dudley.‌It came after an operation carried out by Dudley Council and the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) uncovered an unapproved meat-cutting plant.‌Around four metric tonnes of meat were removed from the scene amid fears of 'diseases and contaminants'.‌READ MORE: Bungling gang shamed in appeal after failing to steal vehicle in DudleyThis is due to a lack of rigorous safety and hygiene checks, which are required for food produced and sold in the UK, a spokesperson for the council said.They continued: "A partnership operation by Dudley Council and National Food Crime Unit (NFCU) has resulted in four arrests and the disposal of over four tonnes of