Maitam Customs Center destroys six tons of expired medicines


The Maitam Customs Center in Ibb province on Monday destroyed a quantity of expired medicines, stimulants, and electronic shisha.

The director of the center, Abdo Ali Al-Kahali, explained to the Yemeni News Agency (Saba) that the destruction process of the quantity amounting to six tons was carried out in the presence of representatives of the relevant authorities and in accordance with the instructions and laws in force.

Al-Kahali stressed that the center will not be lax in seizing various expired, prohibited and unauthorized goods entering the country for the benefit of the nation and the health and safety of citizens.

He pointed out that customs is the first line of defense in seizing and destroying expired goods that do not meet specifications.

Source: Yemen News Agency