Legal action has been taken against more than 400 traders across Sri Lanka following nationwide raids carried out during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union announced.
Union General Secretary Chamil Muthukuda said nearly 2,000 raids were conducted between 1 and 12 April, during which over 12,000 shops were inspected.
He further stated that traders were charged for offences such as selling food in unhygienic conditions and distributing expired products.
Muthukuda further noted that similar inspections are scheduled to take place during the upcoming Vesak and Poson festivals, as part of continued efforts to safeguard public health. (Newswire/ Image- Divaina)
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