The 864 cattle due for slaughter are onboard the Karim Allah, which is docked in the Spanish port of Cartagena. The second vessel, Elbeik, loaded almost 1,800 cattle from Tarragona. The Elbeik, now carrying more than 1,700 cattle, also appears to be returning to Spain. Disease regulations outlined by Spanish officials mean the cattle cannot re-enter the EU having attempted to enter Libya. The ministry said: “It is up to the shipowner in the first instance to isolate and slaughter the animals.

Source: The Guardian March 01, 2021 12:00 UTC