19 October 2021 12:00 am Views - 94
Two suspects with 219 kg of smuggled turmeric were arrested by the 15 (V) Gemunu Watch troops of the 542 Brigade of 54 Division at a roadblock in Kunchikulam, Mannar last morning.
The suspects were trying to take the stocks to Nittambuwa area in a Mitsubishi canter lorry when the troops on suspicion stopped the vehicle for a search.
The value of the smuggled stock stands at Rs 1.3 million. Troops handed over the suspects with the stock of turmeric to the Mannar Police for further investigations.