Eight suspects arrested for reselling expired flour in Juba
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eyeradio
Eight suspects were arrested in Juba after being caught repackaging expired maize flour for resale. H Brothers General Trading and Investment Company Limited was closed and those arrested remain in detention pending prosecution, according to Juba County authorities.
Eight people were arrested on Saturday afternoon in Juba for repackaging expired maize flour intended for resale. The suspects were arrested at the premises of H Brothers General Trading and Investment Company Limited, in Gumbo, on the outskirts of the South Sudanese capital, according to a statement from the office of the caretaker commissioner of Juba County published on 24 October.
Security officers discovered the expired flour being transferred into new bags. The company, which operates a milling plant, was closed and the eight suspects were detained pending legal proceedings, according to Juba County authorities.
Caretaker Commissioner Moulana Kalisto Lado warned traders that the administration would take action against companies that breach public health and consumer protection rules. He said those responsible would be held accountable for their actions in accordance with the law.
