Bust of Expired Food Repackaging Racket Unravels in Dwarka

In Dwarka, police busted a racket involved in repackaging and circulating expired food and beverage products. Authorities arrested three individuals and seized large quantities of altered items. This illegal operation involved changing manufacturing and expiry dates on products, compromising consumer safety. A thorough investigation is underway by Delhi Police.

In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police have dismantled a sophisticated racket involved in repackaging and distributing expired food and beverage products in Dwarka. Three men were arrested, and a significant quantity of products from well-known multinational brands was seized, all with forged manufacturing and expiry dates.

During the operation, police recovered 3,096 cans of soft drinks and a large collection of biscuits with altered packaging from a godown in Dwarka Sector-28. The arrested individuals—Kamal Mudgil, Shivam Singh, and Lokesh Kumar—were reportedly engaged in these illegal activities, posing a threat to consumer health and safety.

Officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) were present to verify licenses and collect samples. The culprits used a printing machine to forge new dates, replacing original ones. This bust highlights the ongoing challenge of ensuring food safety in the face of such deceptive practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)