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According to Taiwan News, several ships were intercepted this week. They were reported to be carrying substantial amounts of smuggled pork infected with African swine fever (ASF) from China. Also because of concerns about travelers bringing infected meat into Taiwan from ASF-affected areas, the border authorities have stepped up baggage checks. Fine for a first offense is TWD200,000 (US$6,260), and each subsequent violation could cost the perpetrator up to TWD1 million.