Chinese national arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle Kothala Himbutu

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. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120649

A Chinese national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport’s departure terminal for attempting to smuggle Salacia reticulata (Kothala Himbutu), an indigenous Sri Lankan plant with high medicinal value, out of the country this morning (March 31, 2026). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=120502