Egypt’s Ministry of Interior authorities arrested four people accused of operating an unlicensed factory for producing and packaging counterfeit agricultural fertilizers and soil amendments in Belbeis, Sharqia Governorate.

Fake Fertilizer Factory Raided in Belbeis

Information and investigations by the General Administration of Environmental and Water Bodies Police, affiliated with the Specialized Police Sector, in coordination with the relevant authorities, revealed that four people, including two foreign nationals, were operating an unlicensed factory in the Belbeis Police Department area.

According to the investigations, the factory was being used to manufacture and package counterfeit agricultural fertilizers using unknown-source raw materials that did not comply with required specifications.

The products were allegedly prepared for distribution in local markets in an attempt to deceive consumers and generate illegal profits.

250 Tons of Raw Materials and Finished Products Seized

Following the completion of the required legal procedures, security forces raided the factory and arrested those responsible for its operation.

Authorities found approximately 250 tons of raw materials and finished counterfeit agricultural fertilizer products manufactured from unknown-source materials.

A complete production line was also discovered inside the facility.

The seizure highlights the alleged use of the unlicensed facility to manufacture and package agricultural products that failed to meet required standards.

Legal Action Taken Against the Suspects

The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspects as part of the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing efforts to combat commercial fraud and crack down on unlicensed facilities involved in manufacturing or distributing non-compliant products.

The relevant authorities continue their monitoring efforts to protect markets from counterfeit and unknown-source goods and to safeguard consumers and the quality of products available in the market.

What happened at the fake fertilizer factory in Sharqia?

Four people were arrested for allegedly operating an unlicensed factory producing and packaging counterfeit agricultural fertilizers in Belbeis.

How much material was seized?

Authorities seized approximately 250 tons of raw materials and finished counterfeit fertilizer products.

Where was the factory located?

The factory was located within the Belbeis Police Department area in Sharqia Governorate.

Was the factory licensed?

No. Investigations indicated that the facility was operating without a license.

What happened to the suspects?

The people operating the factory were arrested, and the necessary legal procedures were taken against them.