RIGA — Latvian State Revenue Service inspectors confiscated nearly half a ton of fruits and vegetables from 11 Riga Central Market vendors, whose names have not been released, on Wednesday after the vendor could not provide proof of ownership.

The inspections are part of an effort by the Latvian government to clean up the market, which Riga Deputy Mayor Ainars Šlesers characterizes as [private_supervisor]teeming with contraband and gangs.

After the health inspectors determined that the produce was still fit to eat, it was distributed by state authorities to Latvian orphanages.

Hive of illegality

Riga Central Market, often described as one of the largest markets in Eastern Europe, is a magnet for both tourists and shoppers looking for the best bargains. However, the market is also renowned for being seedy, chaotic, and overloaded with goods of questionable origin.

In an opinion piece published on the Delfi portal in September, Riga Central Market director Dainis Liepiņš admitted that no one in their right mind would bother going near the market after 5 p.m. since the area is overrun by tramps and drunks. Liepiņš is a full supporter of plans to revamp the market.

However, given Wednesday’s results, despite the crackdown in following months it appears shady practices are still in full swing at the market.

— Baltic Reports reporter James Dahl contributed to this article. [/private_supervisor] [private_subscription 1 month]teeming with contraband and gangs.

After the health inspectors determined that the produce was still fit to eat, it was distributed by state authorities to Latvian orphanages.

Hive of illegality

Riga Central Market, often described as one of the largest markets in Eastern Europe, is a magnet for both tourists and shoppers looking for the best bargains. However, the market is also renowned for being seedy, chaotic, and overloaded with goods of questionable origin.

In an opinion piece published on the Delfi portal in September, Riga Central Market director Dainis Liepiņš admitted that no one in their right mind would bother going near the market after 5 p.m. since the area is overrun by tramps and drunks. Liepiņš is a full supporter of plans to revamp the market.

However, given Wednesday’s results, despite the crackdown in following months it appears shady practices are still in full swing at the market.

— Baltic Reports reporter James Dahl contributed to this article. [/private_subscription 1 month] [private_subscription 4 months]teeming with contraband and gangs.

After the health inspectors determined that the produce was still fit to eat, it was distributed by state authorities to Latvian orphanages.

Hive of illegality

Riga Central Market, often described as one of the largest markets in Eastern Europe, is a magnet for both tourists and shoppers looking for the best bargains. However, the market is also renowned for being seedy, chaotic, and overloaded with goods of questionable origin.

In an opinion piece published on the Delfi portal in September, Riga Central Market director Dainis Liepiņš admitted that no one in their right mind would bother going near the market after 5 p.m. since the area is overrun by tramps and drunks. Liepiņš is a full supporter of plans to revamp the market.

However, given Wednesday’s results, despite the crackdown in following months it appears shady practices are still in full swing at the market.

— Baltic Reports reporter James Dahl contributed to this article. [/private_subscription 4 months] [private_subscription 1 year]teeming with contraband and gangs.

After the health inspectors determined that the produce was still fit to eat, it was distributed by state authorities to Latvian orphanages.

Hive of illegality

Riga Central Market, often described as one of the largest markets in Eastern Europe, is a magnet for both tourists and shoppers looking for the best bargains. However, the market is also renowned for being seedy, chaotic, and overloaded with goods of questionable origin.

In an opinion piece published on the Delfi portal in September, Riga Central Market director Dainis Liepiņš admitted that no one in their right mind would bother going near the market after 5 p.m. since the area is overrun by tramps and drunks. Liepiņš is a full supporter of plans to revamp the market.

However, given Wednesday’s results, despite the crackdown in following months it appears shady practices are still in full swing at the market.

— Baltic Reports reporter James Dahl contributed to this article. [/private_subscription 1 year]

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