Darwin’s Kalymnian Brotherhood is seeking legal advice after a government department blocked two tonnes of octopus destined for this weekend’s GleNTi Festival.
NT Health issued a notice this week, informing them that their two tonnes of octopus had been deemed unsafe for consumption.
It is also understood NT Health have directed the Brotherhood to dispose of the octopus – or government officials will take carriage of the produce and do it themselves.
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The Brotherhood is now not expected to take part in the festival, with the association having only planned to serve the $50k worth of seafood.
