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20 April 2014 04:36 am - 3     - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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A Sri Lankan and two Indians possessing a stock of 48 kgs of "Walla-Patta"  worth Rs. 38.4 million were arrested by Custom officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning.

Customs media spokesperson and legal Director Lesley Gamini said this was the largest "Walla-Patta" stock seized by the Customs so far.

He said they were attempting to smuggle the stock to Chennai in India.

The Bio Diversity Unit of the BIA is conducting further investigations.(DS)

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  • zuh Sunday, 20 April 2014 01:15 PM

    in a country where corruption and oppression is ruling. These kind of activities are common. the struggling people has to find a way to their stomachs via DM Android App

    Mudalali Sunday, 20 April 2014 04:49 PM

    Everything is sold or smuggled out of the country. Only the country remains to be sold. When will that be?????? via DM iPad app

    ANTON Sunday, 20 April 2014 01:12 PM

    HEY, YOU DON'T KNOW THAT, IT HAS ALREADY BEEN SOLD LONG AGO TO CHINA AND INDIA.


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