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CFC probes fishy business
The Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) is conducting an initial probe after fish stocks that had been in storage for eight years was discovered. The stock was destroyed last week.
CFC General Manager Commander Nilan Miranda said three officials have been appointed to conduct the preliminary investigation to identify the individuals responsible for the losses incurred.
If the findings are inconclusive he would proceed to hand over the report to the board of directors with his own recommendations, Mr. Miranda said.
Asked about the public concern of unknowingly consuming goods having expired shelf life dates, he said, there is no cause for worry as this was an isolated incident which was being dealt with promptly.
On August 12 about three tons of fish that had been in storage for eight years was discovered in a CFC cold storage facility.
The Fisheries Ministry has issued a statement saying that by not distributing this stock of fish purchased from a foreign country the CFC has suffered a significant financial loss.
The Sunday Times learns that the CFC has sought Rs. 210 M. from the Treasury to pay employee wages and another Rs. 430 M. to settle debts. In addition the CFC has a surfeit of nearly 400 employees.