Officials attached to Vaniyambadi municipality seized around 100 kg of poor quality plastic products during a surprise raid at business establishments here on Wednesday.

An official team headed by Commissioner in-charge A Ravi conducted the raid against plastics below 40 microns, at Vaniyambadi Bus Stand, C L Road and other market areas. The raid was conducted in around 50 shops including a few plastic wholesale outlets.

Ravi said,“Poor quality plastics including carry bags, tea cups and plates that were below 40 microns were seized. No fine was levied, but shopkeepers were warned not to use such plastic products.”