près de 6 quintaux de café subventionné saisis
The National Gendarmerie services in the Djelfa wilaya of Algeria recently conducted two significant operations that led to the seizure of nearly 600 kilograms of subsidized coffee and the arrest of two individuals involved in illegal speculation. According to a statement released on Saturday by the gendarmerie, these operations were part of ongoing efforts to safeguard public health and protect consumer rights, particularly concerning food safety and economic stability.
The operations were initiated following a tip-off received from a citizen via the national hotline 1055. The information indicated that the owners of two grocery stores, located in the municipalities of Djelfa and Hassi Bahbah, were illegally storing and selling subsidized coffee without the necessary legal documentation for speculative purposes.
Upon receiving the alert, an investigation was launched, leading to a search of the mentioned grocery stores. The first location yielded a seizure of 554.88 kilograms of subsidized coffee, while the second store was found to possess an additional 42 kilograms. The total amount confiscated was close to 600 kilograms of the valuable commodity.
The owners of the stores were charged with several violations, including illegal speculation, lack of proper invoicing, and failure to display prices, along with additional infractions under the law concerning consumer protection and fraud prevention. Following the investigation, both individuals were taken to the gendarmerie’s branch for further questioning. Upon completion of the inquiries, they will face judicial authorities for their role in the illicit speculation of subsidized goods.
This initiative falls in line with the gendarmerie’s commitment to maintaining public welfare and ensuring the economic interests of consumers are upheld. The actions taken in Djelfa demonstrate the proactive measures implemented to combat illegal trade practices that undermine food security and consumer rights.
In conclusion, the operations launched by the Gendarmerie national in Djelfa underscore the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with consumer protection laws and prevent illicit market activities that threaten public health and safety. The successful seizure of substantial amounts of subsidized coffee from local markets serves as a reminder of the importance of lawful trading practices and the need for vigilance in the protection of public resources and consumer interests.
