Unregistered food products worth P3.2 million seized in Taguig City

Unregistered food products worth P3.2 million seized in Taguig City

/ 01:40 AM August 09, 2024

Four individuals were arrested in Taguig City on Wednesday for illegally selling unregistered luncheon meat worth P3.2 million, according to the Southern Police District (SPD).

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MANILA, Philipines — Four individuals were arrested in Taguig City on Wednesday for illegally selling unregistered luncheon meat worth P3.2 million, according to the Southern Police District (SPD).

In a report on Thursday, the SPD identified the four suspects as alias Angelica, the business owner, and her employees “Kristine,” “Mhar,” and “Joey.”

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The four were apprehended during a joint operation led by the police and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) representatives at a warehouse along Veterans Center in Taguig City last August 6.

Confiscated from the suspects were marked money, sales receipts, and 1,355 boxes of unregistered luncheon meat worth P3,252,000.

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However, SPD noted that three others linked to the case managed to escape and remain at large.

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The arrested suspects are facing criminal complaints for violating Section 11 of Republic Act 9711 or the FDA Law.

Furthermore, the authorities have also issued a report of violation against the establishment for reportedly operating without a license and storing and selling unregistered food products. — Arianne Denisse Cagsawa, INQUIRER.net intern

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