KUWAIT CITY, July 15: The security authorities during a security campaign have seized 582 pouches of chewing tobacco from Fahaheel. The raids were conducted on stores by security personnel from the Al-Ahmadi Governorate.

The owners of the stores where the contraband was found have been referred to the Commercial Prosecution. Chewing tobacco can cause many types of cancer, including cancer of the mouth, tongue, gums, stomach, esophagus (throat), and bladder. Heavy users might also notice that their teeth can start to get worn down and stained by chewing tobacco, which can also cause the gums to recede. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, along with other agencies, conducted extensive inspection campaigns in Al-Ahmadi, Hawalli, Jahra, and Farwaniya Governorates, resulting in multiple violations for commercial fraud and non-compliance. A notable case involved a store falsely labeling Syrian tomatoes as Jordanian to capitalize on their higher market value.

By Marwa Al-Bahrawi
Al-Seyassah/Arab Times Staff