The joint police operation began on Thursday morning at the laboratory facilities, located in the municipality of Bellaterra (Vallès Occidental). This action is part of the investigation to determine how the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak originated.
The entry and search warrant was ordered by the Investigating Court number 2 of Cerdanyola del Vallès. According to reports from both police forces, the preliminary proceedings have been declared secret.
Following the protocols and security measures required by this type of research center.
The IRTA-CReSA is a reference center for agri-food research and animal health, and its premises are crucial for the study of infectious diseases such as ASF.
