A Large Stock Of Beedi Wrappers Had Been Taken In To Custody Whilst Transportation

Police Officers attached tp Mannar Police have yesterday (31) taken in to custody around 529 Kilo Grammes of Beedi Wrappers transporting illegally by a Lorry at Noor Street in Mannar(Northern [Province).

The suspects in the Lorry had left the Lorry at Jumma Mosque premises in Mannar and fled away from the area during the Police raid it has been revealed.Police have raided the Lorry accordance to information provided  by Navy Intelligence Officials .

Police believes the stock of Beedi Wrappers might be brought  to Sri Lanka from India via sea route.

Police are investigating in to arrest the persons who were responsible for the importation of Beedi wrappers.