Amman Customs Fire Ruling Issued
The South Amman Magistrate's Court issued a verdict absolving retired Major General Mandher Assaf, former Director General of Customs, of responsibility for the charges brought against him in the fire incident involving a fireworks container at Amman Customs in 2015. The container, which was on its way for re-export after an attempted illegal entry, had caught fire at the scene, resulting in the death of eight people. This case is part of Jordan's history of regulating the importation of fireworks, as the kingdom completely banned their import after an incident in 2009 that led to a child's death, then re-allowed them under strict conditions before ultimately ceasing their importation altogether.
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