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Indian National Apprehended at Bandaranaike Airport for Large-Scale Cocaine Smuggling.

May 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM

A 60-year-old Indian geologist was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle over 2kg of cocaine, valued at Rs. 108 million, concealed in his luggage.

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Local News
Sri Lanka Police Tighten Enforcement on Illegal Drone Operations and Imports
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Sri Lanka Police Tighten Enforcement on Illegal Drone Operations and Imports.

May 7, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Sri Lanka Customs Foils Major Smuggling Bid Hidden in Construction Shipment
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Sri Lanka Customs Foils Major Smuggling Bid Hidden in Construction Shipment.

May 1, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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International News
International Shipping Body Denounces US and Iran for Commercial Vessel Seizures
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International Shipping Body Denounces US and Iran for Commercial Vessel Seizures.

April 25, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Dubai Passenger Nabbed at BIA for Multi-Million Rupee Cigarette Smuggling Attempt
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April 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM

Dubai Passenger Nabbed at BIA for Multi-Million Rupee Cigarette Smuggling Attempt.

Customs officials at Bandaranaike International Airport arrested a 25-year-old businessman from Kandy for attempting to smuggle over Rs. 5.5 million worth of foreign cigarettes and e-cigarettes from Dubai.

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Strict Regulatory Action Taken Against Hundreds of Traders Over Food Safety Violations.

April 16, 2026 at 5:31 AM

Public Health Inspectors have launched widespread inspections, resulting in legal action against over 400 traders for selling unhygienic and expired food items during the festive period.

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Strict Regulatory Action Taken Against Hundreds of Traders Over Food Safety Violations
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Police Security Tightened at Lanka Coal Company Amid High-Level Corruption Probe
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Police Security Tightened at Lanka Coal Company Amid High-Level Corruption Probe.

April 11, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Businessman Apprehended at BIA for Illicit Importation of Ornamental Plants
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Businessman Apprehended at BIA for Illicit Importation of Ornamental Plants.

April 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
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Excise Department Raids Illegal Foreign Liquor Ring in Colombo
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Excise Department Raids Illegal Foreign Liquor Ring in Colombo.

April 11, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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Colombo Port Eases Congestion with Major Reforms to Container Inspections
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April 10, 2026 at 11:56 PM

Colombo Port Eases Congestion with Major Reforms to Container Inspections.

Sri Lankan authorities have halved the daily quota of containers undergoing physical inspection at Colombo Port to reduce logistical bottlenecks and improve trade efficiency, following IMF recommendations.

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United States

US Customs Prepares Digital Infrastructure for Upcoming Tariff Refund Processing.

April 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is moving to an all-electronic ACH refund system, as companies prepare for potential refunds following legal developments regarding IEEPA emergency tariffs.

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US Customs Prepares Digital Infrastructure for Upcoming Tariff Refund Processing
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Procurement Failures Exposed: Lanka Coal Company Under Scrutiny for Unverified Coal Imports
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Procurement Failures Exposed: Lanka Coal Company Under Scrutiny for Unverified Coal Imports.

April 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Government Initiates Comprehensive Probe into Historical Coal Procurement
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Government Initiates Comprehensive Probe into Historical Coal Procurement.

April 10, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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Local News
Four Detained at BIA Over Illegal Multi-Million Rupee Medical Shipment
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Four Detained at BIA Over Illegal Multi-Million Rupee Medical Shipment.

April 7, 2026 at 6:03 AM
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Sri Lanka Customs Intercepts Massive Illicit Cigarette Shipment Disguised as Bedding
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April 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM

Sri Lanka Customs Intercepts Massive Illicit Cigarette Shipment Disguised as Bedding.

Sri Lanka Customs has seized 3.38 million illegal foreign cigarettes concealed within a container falsely declared as bedsheets, resulting in a significant tax revenue loss.

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Kegalle Authorities Crack Down on Festive Season Consumer Exploitation.

April 6, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Authorities in Kegalle conducted raids in Thalduwa and Dehiowita to address unfair trade practices, including overpricing and the sale of expired items, ahead of the festive season.

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Kegalle Authorities Crack Down on Festive Season Consumer Exploitation
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Major Drug Haul: Over 300kg of Heroin Intercepted in Naval Operation off Beruwala
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Major Drug Haul: Over 300kg of Heroin Intercepted in Naval Operation off Beruwala.

April 1, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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