Customs seizes more than 7,000 kg of illegally-imported turmeric
Sri Lanka Customs has seized a container with a massive consignment of turmeric illegally imported to the island.
According to reports, the seized turmeric consignment weighs a total of 7,110 kg.
Customs spokesperson said investigations are being carried out on three more suspected containers.
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