Two persons arrested with 1,100kg of illegally imported turmeric
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Two suspects have been arrested in the area of Modara while in possession of a smuggled-in consignment of turmeric, Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana said.
During a raid carried out by the officers of Modara Police, a total of 1,128kg of turmeric concealed in 24 parcels was taken into custody along with a lorry.
Police suspect that the turmeric consignment was brought to Sri Lanka via sea routes.
The suspects are due to be produced before the Hulftsdorp Magistrates Court today.
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