79 tons of walnut kernels brought from Syria to Turkey were destroyed.

```html

A truck entering Turkey from the Syrian city of Tel Abyad, which borders the Akçakale district, was stopped and searched. During the search conducted by the Akçakale Customs Enforcement teams, 79 tons of walnut kernels were found in the bags in the truck's trailer.

AGAINST THE TURKISH FOOD CODEX

Upon the request of the Customs Directorate, an examination was conducted by food engineers from the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, which determined that the walnut kernels were against the 'Turkish Food Codex' and not suitable for consumption. Tons of walnut kernels, which were found to be harmful to both human and animal health, were destroyed, and legal action was initiated against the truck driver.

"NOT SUITABLE FOR HUMAN AND ANIMAL HEALTH"

In a statement regarding the issue made by the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, it was stated, "Samples of walnut kernels were subjected to physical and sensory examinations. The analyses revealed that the products were against the Turkish Food Codex. It was found that the consumption of walnuts is not suitable for human and animal health."

"INSPECTIONS WILL CONTINUE"

Based on the analysis results, under the instruction of the Akçakale Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, 79 tons of shelled walnut kernels were destroyed under the supervision of the control teams of the Food and Feed Branch of the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry. Authorities stated that they will continue their inspections to prevent such products that threaten human health from being brought into the country.