Ministry of Commerce: 25,000 Bales of Banned Chewing Tobacco Seized
Ministry of Commerce and Industry seizes 25,000 bales of banned chewing tobacco during inspection campaigns in Ahmadi and the Capital
Translated by Qiyas from الوسط — Original source
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry conducted two inspection campaigns in the Al-Ahmadi and Capital governorates, resulting in the issuance of 22 seizure reports for various violations and the confiscation of 25,000 units of “chewing tobacco,” which is prohibited from import, display, marketing, or trade. The Ministry stated yesterday that, as part of ongoing joint campaigns between the Ministry and the Ministry of Interior, an inspection round was carried out at several grocery stores in the Capital governorate, leading to the seizure of 25,000 units of “chewing tobacco.” Additionally, three seizure reports were issued against the violators, and all necessary legal measures were taken.
