Approximately 31 tons of expired goods were seized last week in cooperation with partner agencies
The most prominent cases are as follows:
24 cases in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, aimed at improving state revenues and bolstering the treasury. These cases included:
- 17 tax and customs violations, with the taxpayers referred to the Ministry to complete their commercial transactions.
- 4 cases involving goods arriving from Israel without proper documentation.
- 3 cases related to smuggled and prohibited tobacco.
27 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 and destruction of over 25.5 tons of expired and unfit-for-human-consumption food and cosmetic products.
- The seizure of 515 kg of food products that violated mandatory regulations, which were handed over to the relevant authorities.
- The seizure of 35 kg of prohibited and unlicensed sexual stimulants and weight-loss products, which were also handed over to the relevant authorities. Two cases were handled in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, resulting in the seizure and destruction of 5,500 kg of grapes deemed unfit for consumption.
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.