Police and council workers seized 'unlicensed products' and handed out 19 fines
A number of 'unlicensed' products were seized and 19 drivers were fined as part of a crackdown on 'rogue traders' and illegal parking outside Old Trafford on matchdays.
Licensing officers, with Manchester United's brand protection team, seized 73 products from sale for 'breaking rules'. Officers also spoke with more than 100 taxi drivers about illegal parking and 'illegally plying for fire'.A total of 19 fixed penalty notices were handed out to vehicles parked illegally outside the ground. Council bosses said 'further legal action' will be taken against some traders who were 'obstructive' to officers.
"Council officers spoke to more than 100 taxi drivers, handed out 19 fixed penalty notices for illegal parking and removed 73 products from sale. A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Our partnership work with Trafford Council is vital in being able to tackle illegal street trading and parking issues. We were able to remove a significant number of unlicensed products from the streets and reprimanded traders who were offending outside Old Trafford.
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