TEAM HERALD
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MARGAO: The authorities on Saturday cracked a whip against sale of tobacoo products and smoking in public in Salcete taluka.
A team comprising of Salcete Executive Magistrate, Madhu Narvekar with the assistance of police and health officials conducted raids at kiosks near the old bus stand, Margao on Saturday noon.
Narvekar said the authorities have started the drive from today and will be intensified from Monday.
“Today, we have booked around 10 persons, either for violating sale of tobacco norms or smoking in public places”, he said, while collecting fines to the tune of Rs 1600.
He said the team will inspect business establishments close to the educational institutions for sale of tobacco products.
