Over 1,000 kilograms of dried turmeric believed to be smuggled into the country were seized by the Navy in the beach area of Kalpitiya yesterday (25).
“A lorry carrying dried turmeric packed in sacks was apprehended by the Navy personnel”, Navy media spokesperson Captain Indika De Silva said.
The suspect had left the lorry and fled. Police were investigating to find the suspect.
The seized turmeric was handed over to the Kalpitiya police.
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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