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Navy seizes a stock of smuggled dried turmeric with 02 suspects in Silawathura
The Navy seized another stock of smuggled dried turmeric weighing approx. 1172kg, during a special operation conducted in seas off Sawaripuram, Silawathura this morning (09th September 2021). The operation also made way to the apprehension of 02 suspects and a dinghy used for the illegal act.
09 Sep 2021
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with about 1026kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
Navy takes hold of over 2023kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Negombo lagoon
Over 1500kg of smuggled dried turmeric stock and 05 suspects held in separate operations
Special operations conducted by the Navy in Pichchanikulam area, Silawathura and on Ippanthivu Island in Kalpitiya this morning (27th August 2021) made way to the recovery of about 1599kg of dried turmeric hidden away by smugglers. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and a cab in connection to one of the above incidents.
27 Aug 2021