Five persons nabbed for transportation of 942 packets of red onion seeds illegally
 

On receipt of an intelligence tip-off to the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Northwestern Naval Command in coordination with the Silawathura Police apprehended 5 suspects engaged in illegal transportation of red onion seeds in Kokkupadayan, Silawathura today (26). Along with the suspects, 942 packets of red onion seeds (each weighing 500 g) were taken into custody.

The consignment of seeds being transferred by means of a Jeep and van, is suspected to be smuggled into the country from India via sea. The apprehended suspects and the stock of seeds were handed over to the Silawathura Police for onward investigations.