Ouagadougou: 14 shops closed for illegal trade practices
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Ouagadougou: 7 shops closed for illegal practices (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) closed seven consumer goods shops in the Marcoussis and Yagma neighbourhoods of Ouagadougou for illegal pricing, expired or counterfeit goods, and other violations. The offending traders were assigned community service.
Ouagadougou: 14 shops closed for illegal trade practices (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The Mobile Economic Control and Fraud Repression Brigade (BMCRF) closed 14 shops selling everyday consumer goods in Ouagadougou, including in the Toudwéogo district of Kamboinsin, for illegal pricing, repeat offences and refusing inspection. Twelve traders were also assigned to community work.
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