Ammon News - The media spokesperson for the Public Security Directorate (PSD) said that a report was received by the Preventive Security Department and the Royal Environmental Protection Administration regarding the discovery of thousands of empty containers of imported olive oil in Irbid Governorate, raising suspicions that unidentified individuals were carrying out widespread olive oil fraud to sell the product at local market prices.

The spokesperson confirmed that a special investigative team from the Preventive Security and the Royal Environmental Protection Administration was immediately formed to investigate the case and gather information.

Following swift action, the team narrowed its suspicions to a farm in Irbid Governorate. The farm was raided, those inside were arrested, and 5,000 olive oil containers (tins) hidden on the premises were seized. An additional quantity of empty imported olive oil containers was also found at the farm.

The spokesperson added that the seized quantities had been placed in custody and samples had been sent for the necessary laboratory tests. The investigation is ongoing.

The spokesperson also confirmed that joint inspection and investigation teams had been formed to monitor olive oil production and sales. The public was urged to purchase olive oil only from trusted sources and avoid buying it through pages and websites circulating on social media.