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13th December 2020 10:51:32 Hours

54 Division Troops Apprehend More Smuggled Turmeric Stocks

Mannar-based 54 Division troops of the Security Force HQ-Wanni on information received by the Military Intelligence troops took a stock of 1560 kg of smuggled turmeric into custody at Pallimunei, Mannar after searching a suspicious house on Saturday (12).

The stock of turmeric, valued at Rs 9.3 million and a suspect were delivered to the Mannar Police Station for onward investigations.

Meanwhile, one more stock of 890 smuggled turmeric, valued about Rs 5.34 m was apprehended by 15 (V) Gemunu Watch troops at Kunchikulam roadblock on Saturday (12) evening. The suspects were transporting smuggled raw turmeric from Mannar to Kalmunei in a lorry at the time it was arrested.

The vehicle and suspects were handed over to Madu Police station for further investigations.jordan Sneakers | Sneakers