Amman, Aug 22 (Petra) – The Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) said on Saturday its Removal and Street Vending Control Department teams, in coordination with security bodies, are carrying out regular campaigns across the capital to clear illegal obstacles and commercial encroachments from sidewalks, streets, and public transport stops.

GAM, in a statement, responded to social media posts about a shop owner in Sweileh district whose goods were repeatedly confiscated and transferred to a private residential location.

It said the department acted after receiving numerous complaints by residents and road users about sidewalk and street intrusions, including illegal fruit and vegetable stalls that obstructed traffic.

The shop owner in question has been cited for violations multiple times, and asked to rectify the situation, but to no avail, said the municipality.

To avoid discarding fruits and vegetables fit for consumption, GAM transfers confiscated goods to charities for distribution, it said.

//Petra//SS