Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

STF nabs 1,000 kg of smuggled turmeric

August 26, 2020

Special Task Force (STF) has nabbed 1,000 kilograms of illegally imported turmeric stock while transporting in a lorry in Kalpitiya area, yesterday (25).

The raid was conducted following a tip-off and the lorry driver has escaped from the scene during the raid.

The haul of seized turmeric was handed over to the Kalpitiya Police for further investigations.