Seizure of Five Tonnes of Flour in a Non‑Compliant Bakery in Ariana

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 19 September 2025

Economic Control Services Crack Down on Illegal Practices

The economic control services of the Regional Directorate of Commerce in Ariana made a significant seizure on Thursday, confiscating five tons of subsidized cereal products from a bakery in the city. The action uncovered illegal practices related to the use of an invalid professional card.

Details of the Seizure and Investigation

The Regional Director of Commerce, Sami Bejaoui, confirmed that the bakery, located in the heart of Ariana, continued to stock up on flour and semolina despite its non-compliant legal situation. A report was drawn up for non-compliance with subsidy rules, an offense that can result in severe penalties.

To avoid any disruption to the bread supply, the seized quantities of flour and semolina will be reintegrated into the official distribution channels. In parallel, an administrative sanction has been taken: the bakery is now prohibited from stocking up on subsidized products until its situation is regularized.

Ongoing Fight Against Speculation

This operation is part of the government's strategy to combat speculation and the illegal use of subsidized products. The goal is to ensure that these essential resources are properly distributed and benefit all citizens.

Note: I translated "céréaliers" to "cereal products" to better fit the context, and "carte professionnelle" to "professional card" to convey the idea of a document required for professional activities. I also used "subsidized" to translate "subventionnés" to emphasize that the products are supported by government subsidies. Let me know if you need any further adjustments!