Accelerated Rice Raids in 1762 Pettah Trade Centres paid dividend

On guidance given by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen, officers of the

Consumer Protection Authority carry out rice raids on an accelerated basis. In raids carried out on

Friday (24), thirty three traders were detected selling rice over maximum fixed price gazetted.

Today, Saturday (25) Officers of the Consumer Protection Authority raided 1762 trade centres in

Pettah and recovered 3000 Kg of rice sold over maximum fixed price plus 2600 Kg of date expired

rice . Court cases are being filed against unscrupulous traders, News bulletine issued by the Ministry

of Industry and Trade revealed.