Customs seizes more than 7,000 kg of illegally-imported turmeric

Customs seizes more than 7,000 kg of illegally-imported turmeric

April 21, 2021   08:35 pm

Sri Lanka Customs has seized a container with a massive consignment of turmeric illegally imported to the island.

According to reports, the seized turmeric consignment weighs a total of 7,110 kg.

Customs spokesperson said investigations are being carried out on three more suspected containers.

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