6,600 liters of soybean oil seized in Natore

Members of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) seized 6,600 liters of soyabean oil from some warehouses and grocery shops in Natore on Friday evening.

On a tip off, a team of the elite force conducted the drive against creating artificial crises of edible oil through hoarding at Zonail Bazar in Baraigram upazila of the district.

During the 5.15-hour drive, they found five warehouses and shops involved in manipulating. Subsequently, they seized 6,600 liters of soyabean oil and the on-duty magistrate fined Taka 3.20 lakh against the owners concerned.

The team members also sold the seized soyabean oil among the local people at the fixed price.