Kédougou: clandestine water sachet production unit dismantled

The gendarmerie’s Research Section dismantled a clandestine facility producing and selling water sachets in Kédougou. Six people were placed in custody on suspicion of several offenses, including operating an unauthorized production facility, forgery and use of forged documents, endangering lives, and misleading consumers about product quality. According to the gendarmerie, the facility operated without meeting required sanitation standards or holding valid authorization. Investigators are examining the documents presented and potential risks linked to the water sold.