In the context of the continuing efforts to protect the health of society, in the city of Ataq, Shabwa Governorate, a quantity of food and expired cosmetics were destroyed by 4 tons and 194 kilograms, which were seized by the Environmental Health Department in the Ataq district, in the presence of the representative of the Public Prosecution, Saleh bin Haifa.

The destruction process witnessed the participation of the provincial assistant undersecretary, Ali Muhammad Al -Kindi, and the Director General of Ataq district, Abdullah Saleh Al -Khulaifi, as they stressed the importance of getting rid of expired materials because of the danger to public health, praising the efforts of the Environmental Health Department in monitoring and controlling violations in various markets of the city.

For his part, the Director of the Environmental Health Department in the Directorate, Eng. Nabil Issa, explained that all legal procedures related to the seizures have been completed, under the direct supervision of the Public Prosecution, which closely followed the damage.

The destruction process was also attended by the Director General of the Public Works and Roads Office in the governorate, Eng. Awad Ahmed Royce, and the Director of Patrol and Road Security Police, Lt.

These measures come in the context of activating laws and enhancing health awareness, in a way that contributes to providing a healthy and safe environment for citizens.