New Delhi, April 10 The Delhi Police have recovered a large quantity of expired food items and cosmetic products from a shop near the Kapashera border, and have arrested one person in connection with the case, an official said on Friday.
The accused, identified as Abdul Mannan Khan (34), also known as Monu, a resident of Bijwasan, is alleged to have been involved in storing and selling expired or near-expiry products to customers at discounted rates, posing serious health risks, the official said.
Acting on information received on April 8, a team conducted a sting operation, deploying decoy customers at the shop. The items purchased during the operation were found to be expired, following which the premises were raided.
"During the raid, police recovered around 900 kg of expired grocery items, including flour, semolina, poha, rawa, spices, peanut butter, and baby food supplements, along with a large quantity of cosmetic and personal care products," the official said.
Additionally, around 2,000 kg of dairy products, including curd and cheese, were found stored in unhygienic conditions and were destroyed on the spot, following prescribed procedures in the presence of officials from the food safety department.
Police said the accused would procure expired, damaged, or near-expiry goods from various sources at throwaway prices and sell them to unsuspecting customers to maximize profits.
A case has been registered and further investigation is underway, he added.