Sahab customs centre foils attempts to import 92 tonnes of rotten flour

By JT - Jan 24,2018 - Last updated at Jan 24,2018

AMMAN — Jordan Customs Department (JCD) personnel working at Sahab customs centre have foiled an attempt to import 92 tonnes of rotten flour into the Kingdom, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Sahab’s Customs Director Mohammad Alawneh said that the inspection of the four containers revealed that the flour was rotten and unsuitable for human consumption. The contents were stored and transferred to the relevant authorities.

Alawneh stressed that the customs personnel have been exerting “great” efforts to fight smuggling attempts and prevent the introduction of any harmful product into the country, in line with the strategic objectives of the department in protecting citizens and society from the dangers of smuggling.

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