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Ex-farm owner arrested for obstructing bird flu inspection

MITO, Japan - Police arrested veterinarian Taiyo Saito, former chairman of IKN Egg Farms Co. operating chicken farms in Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 18 for allegedly colluding with other company veterinarians to obstruct official inspections of chickens for avian flu. Photo shows Saito leaving his home for police questioning the same day.

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Former big league closer Saito to retire

File photo taken in 1991 shows Takashi Saito (R in front) posing for photos with other rookie players of the then Taiyo Whales as they are introduced by the Yokohama-based baseball club. Saito said on Aug. 17, 2015, that he will retire at the end of the season aged 45 after a 24-year career, including seven in the major leagues. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ex-farm owner arrested for obstructing bird flu inspection

MITO, Japan - Police arrested veterinarian Taiyo Saito, former chairman of IKN Egg Farms Co. operating chicken farms in Ibaraki Prefecture, on March 18 for allegedly colluding with other company veterinarians to obstruct official inspections of chickens for avian flu. Photo shows Saito leaving his home for police questioning the same day. (Kyodo)