Tuesday 26 May 2026
The Consumer Protection Department in South Al Sharqiyah Governorate successfully seized large quantities of prohibited tobacco products and non-compliant cigarettes inside two residential houses in the governorate, as part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to protect consumer health and safety and curb the circulation of products that violate applicable laws and regulations.
The case details indicate that the department received information regarding expatriate workers involved in the sale and storage of chewing tobacco products known as “Al Afdhal” and “Ban,” in addition to prohibited cigarettes, inside two residential houses, in clear violation of the Consumer Protection Law and the regulations prohibiting the تداول of such products.
Based on the received information, and in cooperation with the relevant authorities, raids were carried out on the two locations, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of prohibited cigarettes and chewing tobacco. The total seized items amounted to 8,880 packs, including 6,179 cigarette packs and 2,701 packs of “Al Afdhal” tobacco, in addition to 42 kilograms of “Ban” substance, which were intended for illegal sale, posing a direct threat to consumer health and safety.
Accordingly, the Authority confiscated and seized the products in preparation for their destruction, while all legal procedures were taken against the violators. The competent authorities are continuing the remaining procedures in accordance with the Consumer Protection Law, its Executive Regulations, and other related laws.
The Consumer Protection Authority, represented by its various directorates and departments, affirmed that it will continue intensifying inspection efforts, monitoring markets, and addressing all practices that may harm consumer health and safety, stressing that strict legal measures will be taken against violators. The Authority also called on consumers to cooperate and report any violations or unlawful practices through its official communication channels.