Approximately 24.5 tons of expired and unfit-for-human-consumption goods were seized last week in cooperation with partner agencies.

The most prominent cases are as follows:

12 cases in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, aimed at improving state revenues and bolstering the treasury. These cases included:

- 7 tax and customs violations, with the taxpayers referred to the Ministry to complete their commercial transactions.

- 5 cases related to smuggled and prohibited tobacco.

35 cases in cooperation with the Ministries of National Economy and Health, aimed at preventing the spread of illegal goods. The most prominent of these cases included:

- The seizure of approximately 24.5 tons of expired and unfit-for-human-consumption food products and chicken, which were subsequently destroyed.

- The seizure of approximately 485 kg of prohibited nutritional supplements, protein, and sexual stimulants, which were handed over to the relevant authorities.

- The seizure of 15 kg of energy drinks that violated mandatory regulations. Two cases were handled in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, resulting in the seizure of:

- 800 kg of strawberries and 5 calves being transported without an agricultural permit. These items were handed over to the relevant authorities.

The Customs Authority urges citizens to report smuggled, spoiled, or counterfeit goods, price manipulation, or monopolistic practices by calling the toll-free number 132 or contacting the Authority through its official Facebook page.