Sat Dec 07 10:48:48 UTC 2024: ## Hyderabad Police Seize 60,050 kg of Adulterated Coconut Powder

**Hyderabad, Telangana, December 7, 2024** – A joint operation by Hyderabad Food Safety Officers and the city police’s Special Operations Team (SOT) resulted in the seizure of 60,050 kilograms of adulterated coconut powder worth ₹92.47 lakh. The raid targeted Akash Trading Co. in Begum Bazar, where officials discovered the company was repackaging imported desiccated coconut powder mixed with un-desiccated coconut powder, violating the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. Authorities allege the company was misleading consumers by selling the substandard product under various brand names. Investigations are ongoing to determine the extent of the operation and its distribution network. Officials have promised strict action against those responsible for compromising food quality.

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