3 million smuggled cigarettes worth $250,000 destroyed at Bandaranaike Airport in Sri Lanka to combat illegal tobacco trade.

Sri Lanka Customs destroyed about 3 million smuggled cigarettes valued at over 75 million rupees (approximately $250,000) during the first half of 2024. Seized at Bandaranaike International Airport, these cigarettes were primarily imported from countries like the UAE and India. The destruction, conducted by the Ceylon Tobacco Company, aims to combat illegal tobacco trade, which threatens public health and legal market integrity.

September 02, 2024
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