The Department of Customs has taken steps to allow 30 institutions, including state institutions, to carry out import activities without having to undergo customs inspections.

Director General of Customs Chulananda Perera said that the Green Channel facility will be made available to selected private and public institutions.

He said that the institutions to benefit from the facility have been selected, following a special procedure.

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