Errant trader fined

An errant trader found guilty of displaying and selling outdated yoghurt, unfit for human consumption, was imposed a fine of Rs. 50,000 by Walasmulla Acting Magistrate K. D. Gnanasiri.

Outdated yoghurt seized at the time of the raid was ordered to be destroyed by the Magistrate.

According to investigation officials, the accused is a resident of Warapitiya in Walasmulla.

A team of Public Health Inspectors attached to the office of the Divisional Medical Officer of Health Walasmulla, made these arrests and prosecuted in the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court.