Bengaluru: CCB arrests man for importing illegal biscuits, chocolates

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru has arrested Narendra Singh for allegedly smuggling chocolates, biscuits, and other food items worth ₹1 crore into the city from abroad. Singh, a resident of Sudhamnagar originally from Rajasthan, was apprehended following a raid on his warehouse in Narayanaswamy Layout near Kalasipalya.

According to authorities, Singh had been involved in this illicit trade for five to six years, importing goods through Mumbai port after shipping them from abroad. These products were then distributed and sold at inflated prices across Bengaluru without proper authorization from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

Investigations revealed that Singh had placed counterfeit FSSAI stickers on these imported items before supplying them to supermarkets and malls in the city. This fraudulent activity raised serious concerns about the safety and legality of the food products being marketed.

During the raid, CCB officials seized numerous chocolates, biscuits, and soft drinks from Singh’s warehouse, all of which bore fake FSSAI markings. Authorities highlighted that Singh’s actions not only breached import regulations but also posed potential health risks to consumers who were unaware of the products’ true origins and safety standards.

The CCB’s prompt response came after receiving credible information about Singh’s smuggling operations, signaling a significant effort to combat illegal food imports and uphold food safety standards in Bengaluru.