The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has sealed a warehouse in Peliyagoda after uncovering more than 4.2 million kilograms of expired sugar being repacked and released to the market at cut‑rate prices.
The raid, carried out on Monday (06) in a joint special operation by the Consumer Affairs Authority and the Walana Central Anti‑Corruption Task Force, targeted a large‑scale sugar importer in Kelaniya’s Pethiyagoda area.
Investigators found sugar stocks imported as far back as five years ago stored alongside unexpired supplies.
The expired sugar was allegedly repackaged and sold at prices well below the prevailing market rate.
At the time of the raid, officers identified approximately 85,000 bags of sugar weighing 50 kg each inside the warehouse.
The suspects linked to the operation have been released on bail, while the entire warehouse complex remains sealed pending further investigation. (Newswire)