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Farmer arrested in Kofinou for assaulting veterinary officer during disease testing visit
Kofinou, Cyprus. A livestock farmer was arrested on Friday in Kofinou for allegedly assaulting a veterinary officer during an official visit to a farm.
Incident during testing visit
Larnaca police spokesman Spyros Chrysostomou said veterinary officers arrived at a farm in Kofinou at 11am on Friday, with a police escort, to take samples for foot and mouth testing.
Arrest and custody
Police said the 43-year-old owner of the farm attacked and kicked one of the veterinary officers, and was subsequently arrested for causing bodily harm and placed in custody.
What measures should be taken to protect veterinary officers during farm inspections?
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