Chinese nationals attempting to smuggle Kothala Himbutu detained

August 29, 2017 09:15 am

Customs staff officials attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport Departure unit detained two Chinese nationals in possession of 65 mugs made of Kothala Himbutu (Salacia Reticulata) and 40.4Kgs of Kothala Himbutu chips valued at Rs.729,000 on August 28.

The two Chinese travelers aged 30 and 32, were bound to leave the country via flight UL 838 at were released by customs officials after a penalty of Rs.25000 was imposed.

It has been reported that the detection was made by the Deputy Director of Customs Mr.Jagath Obeysekara while the investigation was conducted by several senior officials of the customs unit.

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