STF seize 20,000 kilos of turmeric smuggled from India

The Special Task Force (STF) of Police has seized 20,000 kilos of turmeric smuggled from India this morning at Kurupokuna fishing harbour in Hungama.

Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said four suspects and a fishing trawler were also taken into custody along with the stock of turmeric.

He said two lorries which had arrived at the location to transport the turmeric were also taken into custody.