Hyderabad police commissioner VC Sajjanar

“Over 25,000 kg of hazardous, chemical-laced spices were seized by the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team during raids on spice trading and processing establishments.”

“The action led to the arrest of three people, police said on Tuesday.”

“enforcement teams inspected 13 business establishments and independent business locations involved in the procurement, processing, and wholesale or retail trading of spices”

“A total of 25 tonnes of various spices found containing certain dangerous chemicals and hazardous substances were seized during the raids.”

“Since its establishment in March this year, the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST), in coordination with officials from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Food Saf…”

“Officials also confiscated over 12 tonnes of rotten chicken and mutton”

“along with 60 tonnes of foul-smelling chicken waste stored in unhygienic conditions and intended for hotel supply.”

“seizure of 25.8 tonnes of fruits”

“9.2 tonnes of adulterated pickles”

“3.8 tonnes of adulterated tea powder”