China declares findings from investigation into misuse of oil tanker trucks
The food safety commission office under China's State Council revealed on Sunday the findings of a collaborative investigation concerning the alleged improper use of tanker trucks for transporting edible oil.
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On Sunday, the office of the food safety commission under the auspices of China's State Council disclosed findings from a joint probe concerning the misuse of tanker trucks for edible oil transportation.
The inquiry, initiated on July 9, was executed by various ministry-level bodies across regions including Hebei Province, Tianjin Municipality, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the north, as well as Shaanxi Province in the northwest of China.
The probe determined that employing tanker trucks to transport edible oil contravened legal standards and constituted a criminal offense. Consequently, stringent punishments have been recommended for those implicated. Authorities have already pinpointed two drivers as culprits in the illegal operations, who will now face criminal prosecution. Additionally, preventive actions are being planned by law enforcement to curb future violations.
Beyond the two drivers, authorities are investigating five other individuals, such as truck owners, who may also face legal action if further criminal involvement is established. Their cases are poised to be handed over to police authorities. Another three individuals are slated to undergo administrative sanctions, facing detentions of 10 days in line with existing laws.
Moreover, the investigative report highlighted that seven firms linked to this illicit transportation practice are slated for administrative actions, which include fines and confiscation of illicit earnings.
In light of these discoveries, the local disciplinary body in Xingtai City, Hebei Province, where the implicated trucks were registered, has been tasked to examine potential oversights or failures by government personnel.
To further mitigate such issues, comprehensive nationwide investigations have been initiated, scrutinizing each phase of the transportation chain. As per the report, this extensive national inquiry has yet to identify any similar misconduct in other regions.
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Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
The inquiry, initiated on July 9, was executed by various ministry-level bodies across regions including Hebei Province, Tianjin Municipality, and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in the north, as well as Shaanxi Province in the northwest of China.
The probe determined that employing tanker trucks to transport edible oil contravened legal standards and constituted a criminal offense. Consequently, stringent punishments have been recommended for those implicated. Authorities have already pinpointed two drivers as culprits in the illegal operations, who will now face criminal prosecution. Additionally, preventive actions are being planned by law enforcement to curb future violations.
Beyond the two drivers, authorities are investigating five other individuals, such as truck owners, who may also face legal action if further criminal involvement is established. Their cases are poised to be handed over to police authorities. Another three individuals are slated to undergo administrative sanctions, facing detentions of 10 days in line with existing laws.
Moreover, the investigative report highlighted that seven firms linked to this illicit transportation practice are slated for administrative actions, which include fines and confiscation of illicit earnings.
In light of these discoveries, the local disciplinary body in Xingtai City, Hebei Province, where the implicated trucks were registered, has been tasked to examine potential oversights or failures by government personnel.
To further mitigate such issues, comprehensive nationwide investigations have been initiated, scrutinizing each phase of the transportation chain. As per the report, this extensive national inquiry has yet to identify any similar misconduct in other regions.
(Cover via CFP)
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
