Riyadh authorities intensify crackdown on unlicensed camel milk sales
Riyadh’s Environment Ministry branch seized 48 camels and recorded violations during a campaign targeting unauthorized camel milk sales to protect public health.
The Riyadh Environment Ministry branch has ramped up efforts to crack down on unauthorized camel milk sales, seizing 48 camels and recording violations during a recent campaign. In collaboration with relevant authorities, field inspections targeted illegal sales sites and unapproved locations, aiming to bolster oversight, protect public health, and enhance the city's urban environment.
The crackdown yielded the removal of 48 camels tied to illegal sales operations and documented several violations, leading to legal actions against offenders in coordination with concerned authorities. The campaign emphasized preventing camel milk sales in unauthorized areas, apprehending violators, monitoring hygiene standards, and addressing practices that could jeopardize public health or tarnish the city's appearance.
The Environment Ministry explained that its inspections involve recording and analyzing violations, investigating their causes, and following up on corrective actions to address root issues and minimize repeat offenses. Authorities have confirmed that inspections will persist and expand to additional locations, with legal consequences awaiting violators. Field teams will persist in efforts to improve compliance levels across Riyadh.
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