Another Glyphosate container seized by Customs

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A stock of illegally imported 40-foot container of Glyphosate had been apprehended at the Rank Container Terminal (RCT) in Orugodawatte yesterday, the Customs Department officials said.

They said consignment was apprehended by the Customs Officials attached to the Preventive Directorate.

It is understood the stock could be ten tons of Glyphosate but was declared as Dolomite.
This is the third consignment of Glyphosate seized by Customs this year. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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gama rala Wednesday, 11 April 2018 05:08 PM

Who is the importer ? name them

Siri de Alwis Wednesday, 11 April 2018 06:11 PM

Bet that the ministers are involved. So, nothing will happen.Siri

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