In a major crackdown on food safety violations, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled a racket allegedly involved in repackaging expired food and beverages with falsified expiry dates. The operation, carried out by the Western Range-II (WR-II) unit, led to the seizure of a substantial quantity of food items and the arrest of three individuals.
According to an official statement shared on social media, authorities recovered a large stock of expired packaged food and beverages that were allegedly being relabelled for resale in the market. The seized items reportedly included products from multinational brands, such as biscuits and other consumables, which had been prepared for re-entry into circulation after tampering.
Officials also recovered printing devices during the raid. These machines were allegedly used to overwrite or alter original manufacturing and expiry dates on food packaging, enabling the illegal resale of expired goods. Images shared by the Crime Branch showed equipment believed to have been central to the operation.
The raid resulted in the arrest of three accused individuals. Authorities have not yet disclosed detailed information about their identities, specific roles in the operation, or the duration for which the racket had been active.
The crackdown was led by Inspector Akshay Gahlaut under the supervision of ACP Rajpal Dabas, with overall oversight from DCP Harsh Indora. Officials described the operation as a significant success in curbing illegal food-related activities in the national capital.
The Crime Branch has not revealed where the repackaged goods were being distributed or whether a larger network is involved. Details regarding charges and the possibility of further arrests are also awaited as the investigation continues.
The case has once again raised concerns over food safety and the risks posed by counterfeit and expired products being reintroduced into consumer markets.
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