Sri Lanka Customs Seizes Cigarette Container Worth Rs. 792 Million in Major Smuggling Attempt

Sri Lanka Customs has seized a container of cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 792 million after detecting an attempt to smuggle the consignment into the country using fraudulent import documentation.

The consignment had allegedly been declared as paper products, including photocopy paper, imported from India in an attempt to conceal the actual contents of the container.

The raid was carried out by the Central Investigation Directorate of Sri Lanka Customs.

During the inspection, customs officials discovered 457 cartons of cigarettes inside the container.

Investigations revealed that the consignment had allegedly been intended for importation by a company based in the Kadana area, which was suspected of operating with fraudulent documentation.

One suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Sri Lanka Customs has continued to strengthen its enforcement measures to prevent cigarettes and other prohibited or undeclared goods from entering the country through various smuggling methods.

Additional Director General of Customs Dakkula Ariyawatte also provided comments regarding the seizure.