
A Chinese national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle Salacia reticulata (Kothala Himbutu), an indigenous Sri Lankan medicinal plant worth Rs. 300,000 abroad. The seizure was carried out by Customs officers.

A Chinese national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle Salacia reticulata (Kothala Himbutu), an indigenous Sri Lankan medicinal plant worth Rs. 300,000 abroad. The seizure was carried out by Customs officers.