Long queues have been observed in front of liquor shops across the country even during the lockdown period which is further extended till October 1.
In many instances, those who lined up in front of liquor stores failed to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines such as wearing masks and social distance.
In North, following complaints lodged by locals, police along with military personnel warned those who violated COVID-19 regulations but the liquor shops remained open to serve customers.
In Puttalam, leading grocery stores in the town remained closed while liquor shops were kept open for business.
Pix by K Krishanthan/ Hatton
Liquor queues at Nugegoda (Pix by Indika Handuwala)
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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