Jeddah authorities seize 18 illegal warehouses in southern district
Jeddah Municipality, with government partners, uncovered 18 unauthorized warehouses in a closed compound in the city's south during a joint inspection campaign.
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AIJeddah Municipality has seized 18 illegal warehouses inside a closed compound in the southern part of the city during a joint field campaign conducted in cooperation with several government agencies. The operation uncovered violations involving the storage and distribution of goods and products in unauthorized ways.
The seized warehouses included nine for clothing, two for honey production, two for furniture, one for foodstuffs, one for mobile phone accessories, one for products with unverified medical claims, and one for herbal products. Field teams have begun taking legal action against the violators in coordination with the participating authorities.
The municipality explained that the campaign was carried out as part of its ongoing efforts, represented by the Agency for Sub-Municipalities, and overseen by the General Administration for Monitoring and Addressing Negative Phenomena. The campaign also involved the Ministry of Commerce, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, Civil Defense, and field enforcement teams.
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The municipality stressed that these campaigns aim to enhance compliance with municipal regulations, curb violations, and protect residents.
Citizens and residents are urged to report any municipal violations through the "Balady" app or the unified call center (940) to help ensure swift response and greater compliance.