Al-Ansari: Tightening measures against perpetrators of serious commercial violations, up to immediate deportation

The Trade Control Department at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry held a meeting with representatives from the Ministry of Interior to discuss enhancing joint coordination regarding inspection campaigns against violators in various regions of the country.

In a media statement, Trade Control Department Director Faisal Al-Ansari said the meeting addressed cooperation mechanisms between the two sides, ensuring the participation of Ministry of Interior personnel in inspection campaigns, which contributes to facilitating procedures and supporting control teams during the execution of their duties.

He clarified that the joint agreement between the “Ministry of Commerce” and the “Ministry of Interior” includes tightening measures against perpetrators of serious commercial violations, up to immediate deportation from the country in accordance with established legal procedures.

He noted that the Trade Control team presented during the meeting the operational mechanism of the joint operations room supervised by the ministry, which is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the activities of 71 cooperative societies, in addition to supply centers. He added that efforts are underway to link the Ministry of Interior with the room to monitor security aspects related to its duties.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry honored representatives of the Ministry of Interior in appreciation of their continuous efforts to support inspection operations and contribute to the success of recent control campaigns carried out in several areas, including the capital, Hawalli, and Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh.

The honors included Brigadier General Abdulwahab Al-Badr, Assistant Director General of Criminal Investigations for Criminal Research Affairs in the governorates; Colonel Jamal Al-Faraj, Director of Hawalli Governorate Investigations; and Brigadier General Abdulaziz Al-Omar, Director General of the Capital Security Directorate, in recognition of their role in enhancing joint cooperation and supporting control and inspection efforts.