Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has carried out 1,200 raids in recent days as part of a special inspection program launched for the festive season.

The CAA stated that intensified raids will continue in the coming days, with a particular focus on essential goods. Officers have been instructed to take action against traders for a range of violations, including:

Not displaying prices

Selling goods above marked prices

Altering product information

Selling expired goods

Failing to issue receipts

Imposing conditions on purchases

Hoarding goods

Refusing to sell goods

Misleading consumers with false discounts and promotional offers

These inspections are being carried out even on holidays and at night. Specia...