Rs.761mn worth of turmeric nabbed so far

22 September 2020 01:33 am - 6 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

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The Customs Department yesterday unveiled a massive stock of turmeric valued over Rs.761 million and that had been smuggled into the country during the past few months in 62 containers despite the government’s ban on turmeric imports. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

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Surup Padaya Tuesday, 22 September 2020 05:47 AM

Now it will remain in Customs custody until it has no value or use at all.

GL Tuesday, 22 September 2020 06:13 AM

Will the govt destroy this stock of turmeric or distribute it amongst the people and earn additional revenue to cover its debt? Hope the authorities take a wise decision.

DJ Tuesday, 22 September 2020 06:58 AM

It would be greatly appreciated to know who were the farmers affected by turmeric imports, as there is nothing in the market.

Lawry Tuesday, 22 September 2020 07:03 AM

Could not buy 100grs of turmeric in the last 7 months. Are the customs doing Poojah with it? This is a case like being angry with the river and not washing the rear.

Buffalo Tuesday, 22 September 2020 09:40 AM

Now all the sticks will rot in the yard. Distribute them before the have no value

BuffaloaCitizen Tuesday, 22 September 2020 12:22 PM

Dang Sapada? Rajapakse family can afford turmeric in their curries. Turmeric kavada?

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