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Delhi Police Bust Expired Food Racket
4 Apr
Summary
- Expired food products were relabeled with fake dates.
- Printing machines were used to tamper with expiry details.
- Three individuals were arrested in the operation.
A significant racket focused on repackaging expired food and beverages with falsified dates has been exposed in Delhi by the Crime Branch. The operation, conducted by the WR-II unit, resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of expired products, including items from well-known multinational brands. Authorities also recovered printing machines that were reportedly used to tamper with the original expiry information on packaging.
Three people have been apprehended in connection with this illegal activity. While details about the suspects and the scale of the operation remain undisclosed, the Crime Branch has hailed the crackdown as a success in combating illicit food practices within the national capital. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the distribution network and potential further arrests.
