Customs intercepts 25 containers of expired rice in tin can island

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CUSTOMS INTERCEPTS 25 CONTAINERS OF EXPIRED RICE IN TIN CAN ISLAND

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago - In a move to protect the local food supply and prevent the entry of substandard goods, the Customs and Excise Division has intercepted 25 containers of expired rice at the Port of Port of Spain.

The containers, which were destined for distribution in Trinidad and Tobago, were seized by Customs officials at the Tin Can Island Container Terminal on Tuesday morning.

According to a statement from the Customs and Excise Division, the rice was found to be expired and was not fit for human consumption. The containers were labeled as "Rice, Broken" and were imported from a foreign country.

"This is a significant seizure and a major victory for our Customs and Excise Division," said a spokesperson for the agency. "We will not tolerate the entry of substandard goods into our country, and we will continue to work tirelessly to protect the interests of our citizens."

The seized rice has been turned over to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for further examination and destruction. The FDA has confirmed that the rice is indeed expired and is not safe for human consumption.

The Customs and Excise Division has launched an investigation into the matter and is working to identify the importer and the country of origin of the expired rice.

This seizure is the latest in a series of successful operations by the Customs and Excise Division to prevent the entry of substandard goods into Trinidad and Tobago. In recent months, the agency has seized large quantities of counterfeit goods, including clothing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals.

The public is advised to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity or substandard goods to the Customs and Excise Division or the FDA.