A Chinese national aged 35, bound to Guangzhou, China was arrested by Customs Staff attached to the Bio Diversity unit.
He was trying to smuggle out Edible birds Nests 900 grams, Dried Sea Cucumber -1 kg, Dried Sea Horses 100 grms, 3 mugs made of Kothalahimbutu valued at Rs. 322,000/-.
The detection was made by S.L Jayasinghe, C.S Samarakoon, Assistant Superintendent of Customs.
The suspect was released on a penalty of Rs. 25000/- having forfeited the goods by Mr. Jagath Obeyesekera, Deputy director of Customs
The final rites of veteran broadcaster, writer, and lyricist Nirmala de Alwis will be held today at Peradeniya.
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