In a significant operation, the Giza Supply Ministry has shut down an unlicensed warehouse used for filling and processing medical sanitizers. The raid, led by Sultan Al-Nagar, Director of the Central Control Department, resulted in the confiscation of 2000 liters of alcohol and 1500 spray bottles. The warehouse was found to be operating without a license, and the products were of unknown origin.
The operation began with a tip-off to Sultan Al-Nagar, who then formed a team to verify the information. The team, including Hamdy Abu Zeid Shaker, Tamer Hamdi, and Ahmed Fakri, conducted a thorough inspection of the site, confirming the presence of large quantities of sanitizing products. The products included hand sanitizer, alcohol, and other materials, all bearing unknown trademarks.
The seized products included 125 sets of 100ml spray bottles containing 70% alcohol, 210 packs of spray bottles, two 1000-liter plastic tanks of 70% alcohol, 30 cartons of hand sanitizer, and 1500 empty 1000ml bottles. Additionally, 1440 empty 1-liter bottles, 20 rolls of sticky labels, and six wooden tables with 35 plastic bottles each were also confiscated.
The Giza Supply Ministry has taken legal action against the warehouse owners and is holding the seized products pending a decision from the Public Prosecutor. The operation is part of an ongoing effort to monitor and control the market, particularly in regards to medical supplies and sanitizing products.
In a related development, the Central Control Department conducted inspections on several tourist bakeries, revealing multiple violations. Two bakeries were found to be operating without licenses, two were not displaying prices, and one was selling products underweight. A total of 21 violations were recorded, and necessary legal actions were taken.
The Giza Supply Ministry has pledged to continue its efforts in monitoring the market and taking swift action against any reported violations. The Ministry emphasized its commitment to coordination and cooperation with relevant authorities to maintain market discipline and protect consumer rights.
The crackdown on the unlicensed warehouse and tourist bakeries demonstrates the Egyptian authorities' determination to enforce regulations and ensure the quality and safety of products available in the market. The Ministry's efforts aim to maintain public trust and prevent the distribution of substandard or counterfeit products.
Key points
- The Giza Supply Ministry seized 2000 liters of alcohol and 1500 spray bottles from an unlicensed warehouse.
- The operation was part of an ongoing effort to monitor and control the market, particularly in regards to medical supplies and sanitizing products.
- The Ministry also inspected tourist bakeries, recording 21 violations, including unlicensed operations, price concealment, and underweight products.
