Expiry dates of foodstuffs changed – Syrian and 2 Asians arrested

KUWAIT CITY, July 4: Personnel from the Criminal Investigation Department arrested a three-man gang (a Syrian and two Asians) for manipulating the expiration dates of foodstuffs. They were in possession of food covering machines, embossers and forged seals, reports Al-Shahid daily.

The Operations Room of the Interior Ministry, acting on a tipoff concerning storage and distribution of expired and moldy foods by the three-man gang to restaurants, issued orders to raid the suspects’ accommodation in Fahaheel area.

They were caught red-handed with expired commodities, machines and forged seals, and referred to concerned authorities for necessary action