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- Over 500 pounds of meat lacking mandatory health inspection was seized in a police operation in downtown Kingston.
- A 58-year-old vendor from Maxfield Avenue was arrested in connection with the illicit goods intended for public sale.
- The seizure is part of a broader effort to combat the illegal trade of uninspected food products that pose serious health risks.
Kingston police have intercepted a major public health risk, seizing over 500 pounds of uninspected meat during an operation in the city's downtown district on Sunday. A 58-year-old vendor, identified as Milton Bundy from Maxfield Avenue, was taken into custody in connection with the illicit goods. The meat, which lacked the mandatory certification from public health inspectors, was allegedly being prepared for public sale, posing a significant threat to consumer safety. The seizure highlights ongoing concerns about the underground food trade in the area.