Commandos seize 946kg of smuggled turmeric in Mannar

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A stock of 946 kilos of smuggled turmeric had been seized by the troops of the Commando regiment and 54 Division during a raid at Kondachchi in Mannar today, the Army said.

They said the troops had arrested a suspect who tried to flee after seeing the Commando troops on Monday night at Kondachchi area.

The stock of turmeric worth Rs. 3.7 million was recovered following the questioning of the suspect.

The suspect and the stock of turmeric were handed over to the Mannar Police.

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Lumbini Tuesday, 29 September 2020 01:42 PM

Our brave Commando regiment, used fight terrorists and seize guns, now seizing turmeric. What a change!

ANTON Tuesday, 29 September 2020 01:49 PM

TAUMERIC MISSION...........

a Tuesday, 29 September 2020 04:58 PM

what a joke so many things to focus is this the priority

georgh de silva Tuesday, 29 September 2020 07:12 PM

sri lankan has Commandos to look for turmeric and coconuts any thing else ? this shows how foolish are leaders are

Lawry Tuesday, 29 September 2020 07:48 PM

Why can't I buy any turmeric for use?

Sambo Wednesday, 30 September 2020 08:02 AM

By showing such pictures does not satisfy the people. What is happening to the so many thousands already seized. Why don't this be put out to the market at a fair price.

Yehiya Wednesday, 30 September 2020 08:58 AM

Its shows lot of things behind. Very shame.

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Commandos seize 946kg of smuggled turmeric in Mannar

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