Control Services Seize 3,264 L of Subsidized Vegetable Oil in Gabès Since Ramadan Began
The regional directorate announced in a statement released on Monday that 3,264 liters of subsidized vegetable oil have been confiscated in the governorate of Gabès since the start of Ramadan.
- The oil had been illegally stored by traders who refused to put it on the market.
- A joint team made up of the Economic Control Services and security forces—including the municipal police and public safety—carried out a raid on a residence in Gabès‑Ville.
Details of the Operation
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Vehicle Interception
- Officers stopped a van whose driver was unloading 360 liters of subsidized vegetable oil.
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Home Search
- After consulting the public prosecutor and obtaining a search warrant, agents inspected the house and found an additional 240 liters hidden in plastic drums.
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Outcome
- The owner of the merchandise was placed in police custody.
- The total seized amount of 600 liters was redirected back into the legal distribution channels.
Additional Seizure
- 1,008 liters of subsidized vegetable oil were also confiscated from a wholesaler who had concealed the stock and refused to sell it.
Overall Impact
These actions bring the cumulative volume of seized subsidized vegetable oil in the region to 3,264 liters since the beginning of Ramadan. The operations are part of the ongoing fight against speculation and illegal hoarding of subsidized products.
