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Home | World News | R422D refrigerant seized in Palermo

R422D refrigerant seized in Palermo

20th August 2021

ITALY: Customs and law enforcement officers have seized 2.5 tonnes of the R22 retrofit refrigerant R422D at the port of Palermo.

The 50 cylinders were found during document check on a container from China.

The Sicilian importer faces a maximum fine of €50,000.

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