Stench from rotten meat forces closure of restaurants, Coci removes container

An unbearable foul odor, reportedly originating from rotten meat dumped into the Pond on Tuesday night, led to the forced closure of at least two businesses along Philipsburg's Ring Road on Wednesday. The meat was allegedly removed from a Carnival booth container, creating a persistent stench that had affected the area for days. In response, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (COCI) has initiated clean-up efforts, including the reported removal of a container linked to the incident. These measures aim to address the source of the potent odor impacting local commerce.