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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Special Operation Team of Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested six people in the Negombo coastal area, for the possession of 1500 Kg of Beedi Leaves (Tendu Leaves) smuggled from India, Sri Lanka Police said on Saturday (May 01).
Three vehicles were also taken into Police custody.
“According to the investigation, it has been revealed that the Beedi Leaves had been smuggled from the coast of South India and transported by sea to the Negombo beach,” Police Spokesperson DIG Ajith Rohana told News 1st on Saturday (May 01).
The stock of 1500 kg of Beedi Leaves (Tendu Leaves) is worth Rs. 12 million, the Deputy Police Chief noted.
Q Branch seizes beedi leaves, turmeric
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The consignment was being smuggled to Sri Lanka
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The consignment was being smuggled to Sri Lanka
The Q Branch police on Sunday seized turmeric, beedi leaves and onion seeds, all valued at ₹10 lakh, that were reportedly being smuggled to Sri Lanka from here.
Acting on information that there was movement of goods taking place near Thalamuthu Nagar, a team led by Inspector Vijaya Anita maintained surveillance since Friday.
When they spotted five men unloading gunny bags from two goods vehicles, they suspected that they could be intended for smuggling and reached the spot. Sensing trouble, the suspects fled from the scene.