JEDDAH: Saudi authorities launched a series of crackdowns on illegal activities around the Kingdom.
Jeddah municipal authorities conducted a raid in Al-Aziziyah district on Thursday, confiscating three tonnes of unregistered tobacco products and 2,200 expired mixing products, along with untaxed tobacco items.
The operation, conducted jointly by municipal monitoring teams, the General Department for Monitoring and Addressing Negative Phenomena, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and other local agencies, targeted an unlicensed facility illegally converted into a commercial space and illegal worker housing.
Officials found food items and refrigeration units during the inspection. They transferred salvageable food to a charitable organization, confiscated all illegal items and sealed the premises.
Security patrols in Asir and Jazan regions thwarted the smuggling of 34kg and 23kgs of qat in Al-Farsha governorate and Al-Edabi and Al-Daer governorates respectively, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The municipality and authorities have urged residents to report violations through official channels as it continues its efforts to protect public safety.
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