on October 23, the Matsu (10th) Coast Patrol Squadron under the Kinmen-Matsu-Penghu Branch received a report of a dead pig found on Qinbi Beach, Beigan, Matsu. Patrol officers were immediately dispatched to the scene, where a cordon was set up, and the
Lienchiang County Industrial Development Department and the Matsu Inspection Station of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection
Agency (Keelung Branch) were notified. The African Swine Fever (ASF) contingency mechanism was promptly activated. After sampling, disinfection, and environmental cleaning, the carcass was incinerated and buried in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Following the 2018 ASF outbreak in neighboring countries, the CGA established an emergency response mechanism to prevent the
spread of ASF, implementing rigorous coastal and maritime patrols. On October 22, the Ministry of Agriculture announced a suspected ASF case in Taichung. Under the directive of Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling, the CGA set up an emergency operations
center the same day and convened its first ASF response meeting at 12:30 p.m.,  launching the “African Swine Fever Prevention Special Project.” All units were instructed to treat epidemic prevention as a combat mission, fully committed to protecting Taiwan’s borders
and public health.
The CGA has strengthened inspections at ports and shorelines, conducting 100% security checks on all incoming fishing vessels.Any
discovery of dead pigs or livestock waste is immediately reported to quarantine authorities for testing and proper disposal. In line with the instruction of Premier Cho Jung-tai, the CGA has also enhanced anti-smuggling operations, tightened border controls, and focused on high-risk routes for smuggling pigs, frozen pork, and related products. Through radar surveillance, maritime patrols, and intelligence analysis, the CGA monitors suspicious vessels and promptly intercepts any irregular activity. As of this year, 141 maritime boardings of
suspect vessels and over 1.3 million port inspections have been conducted, along with 1.76 million educational briefings for fishermen
to raise awareness of disease prevention.
The CGA emphasized that its officers will continue to uphold the principles of “highest standards, utmost caution, and proactive
prevention.” The agency called on the public not to attempt to bring or smuggle pork products into Taiwan, warning that violators will
face fines of up to NT$1 million under the Animal Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act. The CGA also urged citizens to report
any floating pig carcasses, suspected smuggling, or other illegal activities by calling the 118 hotline, joining efforts to protect public
health and Taiwan’s livestock industry.