Daijiworld Media Network - Sharjah (SHP)
Sharjah, Jan 6: A grocery store in Sharjah on Sunday was shut down for selling banned items, including niswar, shenni, and other types of chewing tobacco.
Located in a residential area, the grocery store was accused of selling spoiled food and expired products.
As per a report in Khaleej Times, Khalifa Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi, director of the inspection and control department at the Sharjah Municipality, said the action has been taken as part of regular inspection campaigns that aimed to ensure that supermarkets and grocery stores are following safety rules and regulations.
Reportedly, the illegal items were hidden between other food products and were sold to customers secretly.
Inspectors found that the store's owner had converted part of the shop into a warehouse, which was used to store niswar, shenni, and other prohibited products. All such goods were immediately confiscated. Samples of all other food sold in the store were also sent to the food control department for evaluation.
Al Suwaidi said the drive would continue to penalise violators.
"The municipality conducts these campaigns not only to implement the law but also to educate the community about safety regulations. The move also aims to ensure that all residents, as well as visitors, are provided with products and services of the highest standards," the official added.