Britisher arrested with wallapatta in Colombo

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A 35-year-old British man has been arrested on charges of possessing 3.7kilos of wallapatta at a hotel in Colombo early this morning, Police said.

The Fort Police arrested the suspect following a tip off. The suspect British national was to be produced in the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

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ceylon Tuesday, 24 October 2017 03:40 PM

whats wrong . via DM Android App

sigiriya Tuesday, 24 October 2017 04:37 PM

What is wallapatta, and is its export or possession banned, and why???

road house Wednesday, 25 October 2017 10:00 AM

wallapatta 15cm in height used in incense and perfumes. most expensive wood in the world!!

Martin Wednesday, 25 October 2017 02:50 PM

The 35 year old "Britisher" is happy to tell his side of the story and can be contacted via:https://www.facebook.com/adam.kelwick

wije Friday, 27 October 2017 11:38 PM

Now it is said to be wallapatta from a private land could be transported.

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