Dhamar - Saba:
The agricultural sector in Dhamar province, in coordination with criminal investigation and public prosecution, seized banned pesticides in a warehouse in Dhamar city.
Dr. Adel Omar, Director of the Agricultural Sector in the province, explained that the seizure was carried out through a raid on the warehouses of a smuggler, following a prior investigation.
He clarified that the confiscated items included 32 kilograms of prohibited pesticides of the type "Methomyl" and 146 liters of highly restricted pesticides of the type "Chlorpyrifos." He emphasized the continuation of field monitoring and inspection efforts to prevent the circulation of banned and smuggled pesticides and fertilizers, which pose significant risks to humans and the environment.
Representatives from the agricultural sector, criminal investigation, public prosecution, and the judicial enforcement officer of the agricultural sector participated in the seizure operation.
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