Hyderabad: Police seizes 100 kg of adulterated tea powder

Police arrested a suspect in Brundavan Colony, Bolarum, on Wednesday for producing adulterated tea powder. They seized 336 packets, totaling 100 kg, falsely branded under various labels.

Hyderabad: Beware, for even the refreshing sip of tea could be adulterated.

Such has been the increasing instance of adulteration by those seeking to make a fast buck that even the tea powder is not spared these days. One such instance came to light in the city when the law enforcement carried out a raid at Bolarum and to their surprise came across a whopping 100 kg of adulterated tea powder.

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The police arrested the suspect on charges of preparing adulterated tea powder at Brundavan Colony in Bolarum on Wednesday. The police also seized 336 packets weighing a total of 100 kg of adulterated tea powder packed as various brands.

Police identified the man involved in the adulteration as G Paresh, a resident of Uppal and a native of Warangal district. The suspect was found to be involved in clandestinely packing low quality tea powder into the covers of various tea brands and sell it to customers. A case was booked.