Two factories and two stores that operate without license and selling substandard medical masks have been shut down by Ajman authorities, reported Gulf News.
Ahmed Khair Al Bloushi, Director of the Supervision and Consumer Protection Department, said that they discovered the counterfeit masks during their inspection in the last ten days.
Investigation showed that the masks were made from used clothes, including baby garments and school uniform.
Authorities warned those who would take advantage of the COVID-19 situation that they will be tracked down.
The men were now under public prosecution.
The unlicensed premises were closed, and the fake masks were confiscated.
Authorities remind the public to purchase medical masks only from those accredited by the government and report any violation DED’s hotline at 80070.
