The Public Prosecutor takes a number of measures to prevent the use of “methyl bromide” gas because of the harm it causes to human and animal health.

Tripoli, April 3, 2022 (LANA) The Office of the Attorney General, Al-Siddiq Al-Sour has taken a number of measures to frame the ban on the use of “methyl bromide” gas, after receiving communication from the National Anti-Corruption Authority, which included proving the fact of importing a quantity of “methyl bromide” )), and its circulation in the form of liquefied gas under pressure, which is widely used in the control of agricultural pests and sterilization of warehouses and soil; Despite the stability of the scientific opinion that says its toxicity to humans and animals.

And the website of the Attorney General’s Office stated that “all precautionary measures have been taken that contribute to consumer protection and the public interest, and respond to international decisions regarding the protection of the environment and neighborhoods.

The Municipal Guard, the Department of Special Tasks, the General Department of Law Enforcement and the Counter-Terrorism Force were also tasked with initiating inference procedures for the purpose of determining supply points for methyl bromide and limiting and seizing the available quantities of it.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock was informed; the General Administration of Environmental Sanitation Affairs, noting in particular; In order to assign the required necessary treatment order to specialized experts, in order to prevent the use of the aforementioned gas and other prohibited substances from being imported