An illegal attempt in smuggling of 120 kgs of Wallapatta and 120 kgs of Sandalwood that were concealed in a 40 foot refrigerated container containing some perishables was detected by the Customs today, officials said.
The Wallapatta and the Sandalwood stock was packed along with a consignment of tapioca - a starch extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant, red papaya, king coconut, aravi and pineapple.
The stock was apprehended by Sri Lanka Customs with the help of officers of plant quarantine service who are attached to the Export Facilitation Centre, Orugodawatta.
Goods were intended to be exported to Dubai by an exporter from Colombo 03 area. The value of the goods is more than Rs.12.5 million.
Three persons including the exporter have been taken into custody by the Customs
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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