14 vendors booked in Dubai 'Twilight' crackdown

Those booked were found selling diesel and fodder while some others were repairing heavy duty trucks and cars.

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Mustafa Al Zarooni

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Published: Tue 24 May 2016, 10:09 PM

Last updated: Wed 25 May 2016, 4:51 PM

As many as 14 persons have been issued tickets for practicing trade activities by the roadside contrary to the rules enforced by the DED.
A three-inspector-team from the field control section, who were on night duty, issued the tickets to the 14 people including vendors selling items to motorists and passers-by on Bypass Road.
"The crackdown code-named 'Twilight campaign' was launched on Emirates Road, formerly known as Bypass Road, according to a proposal by an inspector, who later took part in the campaign after he noticed vendors selling products and providing services to the public in a way contravening the law," said Ahmed Al Awadhi, senior director of field control Section.
Those booked, he said, were found selling diesel and fodder while some others were repairing heavy duty trucks and cars.
"Trade activities are subject to standards and criteria, and many of these require the approval of the competent authorities, so they can be supervised," he said.
"Some of these people even equipped their vehicles with pumps and hoses to supply fuel to motorists in need," he said.
"Consumers should cooperate with the authorities and should not take help from these unscrupulous traders," he urged.

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