More than 1,000 pieces of smokeless chewing tobacco were seized in the South Al Batinah Governorate in Barka, as part of the efforts made by the Consumer Protection Authority to control prohibited goods that have an impact on the behavior and health of community members.
Dr Montaser al Harrasi, Director of the Consumer Protection Department in South Al Batinah in Barka, said: “By investigating the violators, they admitted to their involvement in the illegal activities, leading to the seizure of the identified quantities of smokeless chewing tobacco, which amounted to 1660 boxes and bags."
"Legal measures were taken against the offenders, including the imposition of an administrative fine, and they were subsequently referred to the appropriate authorities for further action," he added.
The Consumer Protection Authority calls on everyone to report anyone who dares to violate the rights of consumers and cause harm to them and to report any violations they may observe through its various communication channels.
The extensive monitoring and inspection efforts continue in all governorates, coinciding with combating the spread of these toxins and scourges among members of society, stopping their circulation, controlling the violations of their perpetrators, and holding them accountable in accordance with the Consumer Protection Law and its executive regulations.
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