Illegal slaughterhouse shut down in Abéché’s Farik Aguek district

To safeguard public health and ensure food safety, the administration of the 1st arrondissement in Abéché carried out a decisive operation this Thursday to dismantle a clandestine slaughterhouse located in the Farik Aguek district.

Directed by Hissein Hassan Tabit, the assistant to the delegated administrator, this intervention effectively halted illegal butchery activities that were operating far outside of established sanitary and legal frameworks. Upon arriving at the scene, officials found several head of livestock being held for unauthorized processing.

Enforcing food safety standards in Tchad

The local authorities reiterated that the slaughter of livestock must exclusively occur within certified facilities. These regulations are in place to guarantee that meat intended for public consumption is safe and handled under hygienic conditions. Furthermore, the administration announced that monitoring efforts will be stepped up to identify and stop any activities that jeopardize the health of the community.

This recent action demonstrates the commitment of the municipality of Abéché to upholding hygiene standards, protecting consumers, and fostering a healthy environment for every citizen.