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Customs Spice Smuggling Bust

2 posts 2 threadsMay 1, 04:00 PM 0 2 0

Sri Lanka Customs uncovered a major smuggling attempt of agricultural goods hidden inside gypsum boards. The consignment included 16,000kg of turmeric fingers and 1,150kg of cashew nuts.

Who knew gypsum boards could be the ultimate spice rack? Forget hiding money or jewels—these smugglers are out here treating international shipping like a giant culinary game of Tetris, stuffing 16,000 kg of turmeric between plaster panels like some kind of flavor ninja.

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NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK17:18

Hidden inside “gypsum boards”… but it’s all spice & nuts 👀 Sri Lanka Customs uncovers a consignment packed with • 16,000kg of turmeric fingers • 1,150kg of cashew nuts All concealed within plaster boards imported to Kandy. Investigation underway. 🚨 https://t.co/Cli2pFubLh

NewsWire 🇱🇰 @NewsWireLK17:21

Sri Lanka Customs has uncovered a major attempt to smuggle agricultural goods into the country, concealed within a shipment declared as gypsum plaster boards. The Customs Preventive (Operations) Branch detected the consignment during an inspection, officials said. The shipment https://t.co/7sB1SoO1TT