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)

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Four warehouses belonging to a leading food importer in Nugegoda were sealed by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) on Wednesday (03), following a sudden raid that uncovered serious violations of consumer protection laws. 

According to the CAA, the warehouses, located on Pagoda Road, were supplying bulk food products to hotels and markets across the island.

Investigations revealed that the stock included dairy items such as cheese and butter, chocolate and cocoa powder, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, meat products, and raw materials used in bakery production. 

Officials found that many of these products carried no importer information, while others had been repackaged into different containers without retaining crucial details such as manufacturing and expiry dates. A stock of expired goods prepared for distribution was also discovered.

The CAA warned that these illegal practices posed a grave risk to public health and consumer safety. Comprehensive investigations have already commenced, and strict legal action is expected against the business establishment and suspects under the Consumer Affairs Authority Act.

They urged consumers, food manufacturers, and hotel owners to pay close attention to product labels, manufacturing dates, expiry dates, and importer details when purchasing food items. (Newswire)

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A suitcase containing over Rs. 110 million worth of Kush cannabis has been discovered in a warehouse at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.

According to reports, the bag was found in a storage facility used to hold unclaimed or confiscated luggage and goods by airport customs officials.

Investigations have revealed that the bag had been abandoned by a passenger who arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, on a SriLankan Airlines flight on March 17.

The narcotics, weighing over 11 kilograms, had been concealed in polythene packages inside the bag. Ongoing investigations have confirmed the presence of a substantial quantity of Kush cannabis. (Newswire)

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Minister of Transport and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake has inspected the proposed site of the new multi-purpose logistics and warehousing centre in Veyangoda, Gampaha. 

The government has proposed establishing the logistics and warehousing centre with the aim of minimizing delays and damages during goods transportation. 

This initiative is part of the President’s budget proposals and the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development’s sustainable planning strategy to improve the efficiency of freight services.

As part of this national program to modernize and strengthen Sri Lanka’s transport sector and revitalize import-export operations, Minister Bimal Rathnayake visited the proposed site yesterday (28).

During the visit, Minister Bimal Rathnayake inspected the land allocated for the Veyangoda logistics hub. (Newswire)

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Over 5 kilos of Methamphetamine (Ice) has been recovered from a warehouse in Katunayake yesterday.

According to the Police, the stock of narcotics was found during a raid conducted by the Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel attached to the Gonahena Camp.

The stocks of Methamphetamine were found concealed in 63 parcels containing computer accessories.

The Police said the narcotics had been sent to Sri Lanka by an individual identified as ‘Dubai Nipuna’ who is currently residing in Dubai.

The Police Narcotics Bureau has launched investigations to apprehend all persons involved in the drug racket. (Newswire)

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