
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has apprehended 2 suspects for carrying and the possession of a stock of coconut oil considered unfit for human consumption.The raid was carried out last night (09) in cooperation with officers from the STFs Aralaganwila Camp and a group from the general public Health Office in Polonnaruwa, according to police.One of the suspects was jailed while transporting the stock of coconut oil in a truck in the Karmanthapuraya area of Polonnaruwa, while the other was arrested for possession of the inappropriate coconut oil stocks.According to the cops, the jailed individuals, aged 41 and 51, are homeowners of Pannala and Santhiveli.Additionally, 35 metal barrels consisting of 7,700 liters of coconut oil, 36 barrels containing 7,920 liters of coconut oil, and the lorry utilized for transportation have been taken into authorities custody.Further investigations are being carried out by the Polonnaruwa Public Health Office.