Illegally imported cigarettes seized

06 Apr 2026 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A consignment of illegally imported cigarettes, concealed inside bed sheets and gloves and valued at over Rs. 500 million, was seized by Customs officials at the Colombo Port premises. The revenue loss to the government is estimated at Rs. 460 million. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

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Illegally imported cigarettes seized

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