COLOMBO (News 1st) –  A stock of beedi imported illegally from India was found in Wanathawillu, Puttalam. The stock of beedi weighing 1059.4 kg was discovered hidden in a mangrove reserve. The raid was carried out based on a tip-off.

A suspect fled the scene and the police are conducting further investigations.

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