Police find illegal e-cigarettes, cannabis, and undeclared work in business checks

An extensive inspection of businesses in the Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht police zone has uncovered a range of illegal activities and violations. The operation, conducted by the local police in collaboration with various other inspection agencies, targeted night shops, convenience stores, car garages, and hospitality businesses.

During the checks, authorities seized disposable e-cigarettes that did not comply with legal standards and confiscated prohibited cosmetic products. Several hospitality establishments received warnings for hygiene issues, including incorrect food storage temperatures, leading to the immediate destruction of some food items. The police also found a quantity of cannabis in a night shop, resulting in a report against the individual possessing it.

Further investigations revealed a garage operating without a registered establishment or proper records. Additionally, a report was filed for undeclared labor, indicating a failure to comply with employment regulations. The collaboration between the police and services like the Flemish Social Inspection, Toezicht Sociale Wetten, the Federal Public Service Health, and the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FAVV) highlights a multi-agency approach to enforcing business regulations.

The operation underscores the ongoing efforts by authorities to ensure compliance with laws concerning product safety, public health, and labor practices within the region's commercial sector.