Amman: 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.
According to Jordan News Agency, GAM responded to social media posts about a shop owner in the Sweileh district whose goods were repeatedly confiscated and transferred to a private residential location. The municipality stated that the department took action after receiving numerous complaints from residents and road users regarding sidewalk and street intrusions, which included illegal fruit and vegetable stalls that obstructed traffic.
The shop owner has been cited for violations multiple times and was asked to rectify the situation, but the issues persisted. To prevent waste, GAM transfers confiscated fruits and vegetables that are fit for consumption to charities for distribution.