The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized over 15,000 white eggs that had been hoarded at a store in the Public Market in Maradana.
Following a raid conducted by CAA officials, it was found that the store had been hoarding eggs and selling them above the stipulated price.
CAA officials had thereafter, taken measures for the eggs to be sold by the vendors themselves for the government stipulated price of Rs. 44 an egg.
Investigations revealed that the vendor had concealed the eggs to sell them to other vendors in various areas for a higher price.
The Consumer Affairs Authority has requested the public to remain vigilant and not purchase goods for exorbitant prices and to inform the CAA of such malpractices. (NewsWire)