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Navy recovers 520kg of dried turmeric in Mannar
Three suspects along with over 520kg of dried turmeric were arrested by the Navy yesterday during a special naval operation conducted in the sea area of Mundalampiddi, Mannar.
Accordingly, over 520kg of dried turmeric stuffed in 12 sacks were held by the North Central Naval Command as the suspects were attempting to transfer the consignment by a traditional boat (Wallam) in the sea area.
The suspects who are from 22 to 55 years of age were identified as residents of Palleimunai in Mannar. Further, they were produced to the Adampan Medical Officer of Health for onward health and safety proceedings.
Meanwhile, the seized stock of dried turmeric and the traditional boat had been disinfected to comply with COVID -19 guidelines stipulated by health authorities and they will be handed over to the Jaffna Customs Office for onward investigation.
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