Around half a ton of counterfeit olive oil has been seized in Jerash, according to the Director of the Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) Nizar Mhaidat.

Mhaidat explained that the JFDA received a report from Jerash's Public Security Directorate indicating that about 30 tanks of counterfeit olive oil were discovered being transported by a vehicle.

He added that a test of the oil revealed an abnormal smell and color.

Samples have been collected for further laboratory analysis.