19.06.2025 00:00
The Deputy Minister of Trade, Mahmut Gürcan, made a statement regarding the images showing cucumbers being dumped on vacant land in the Darıca district of Kocaeli. Gürcan announced that an administrative fine ranging from 1.4 million lira to 17.2 million lira would be imposed on the individual involved.
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Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan shared a post on his social media account regarding images of cucumbers being dumped on vacant land in the Darıca district of Kocaeli.
Deputy Minister of Trade Mahmut Gürcan "THE HEAVIEST ADMINISTRATIVE AND CRIMINAL SANCTIONS WILL BE APPLIED" Stating that they have issued a warning as the Ministry of Trade, Gürcan said, "Individuals and businesses that do not properly dispose of fruits and vegetables will be meticulously identified; the heaviest administrative and criminal sanctions will be applied to irresponsible individuals who disregard the rules within the framework of the legislation." he stated.
"APPROXIMATELY 300 KILOS OF CUCUMBERS HAVE BEEN DUMPED ON VACANT LAND" Gürcan stated that an immediate investigation was initiated by the Provincial Directorate of Trade regarding the matter, saying, "During the inspections and field studies conducted on the same day, it was determined that approximately 250-300 kilograms of cucumbers that were starting to rot were dumped on vacant land. In cooperation with the Darıca District Police Department, security cameras in the area, MOBESE records, and camera footage belonging to the municipality were thoroughly examined; as a result of the studies conducted, it was determined that a truck with the license plate '34 … ..7' entered the area around 22:36 on June 15, registered to a person named S.B." he explained.
"ADMINISTRATIVE FINES OF UP TO 17.2 MILLION LIRA WILL BE APPLIED" Indicating that it was understood that the cucumbers that could not be sold during the Kurban Bayram holiday and were starting to spoil were dumped in the region with the mentioned vehicle, Gürcan noted:
"In this regard, proceedings have been initiated against the mentioned person named S.B., and an administrative fine ranging from 1.4 million lira to 17.2 million lira will be imposed. Additionally, necessary legal actions will be initiated against the relevant person by the Darıca Municipality due to unauthorized and unlicensed disposal operations. As the Ministry of Trade, we will continue our fight against all kinds of actions that disrupt commercial order and threaten market stability with determination; we will continue our efforts uninterruptedly to establish a sustainable, fair, and balanced trade order."
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