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Customs cleared ice-linked containers after inspection – Cabinet Spokesman

Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the two shipping containers containing chemicals used in the production of the...

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Customs detains another 1,000 Chinese BYD EVs

Sri Lanka Customs has detained an additional 1,000 electric vehicles imported from Chinese manufacturer BYD, citing concerns over declared motor capacity, which is...

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New Customs Director-General linked to red-flagged container case – Mujibur

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman claims that newly appointed Director-General of Sri Lanka Customs Seevali Arukgoda was named in the findings...

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Detained BYD EVs: Customs agrees to conditional release

Sri Lanka Customs has informed the Court of Appeal that it is willing to release 991 BYD electric vehicles currently held in detention,...

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BYD scandal: Importers may face penalties

Sri Lanka Customs will take action regarding discrepancies identified in the declared motor capacities of certain BYD electric vehicles imported into the country,...

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Imported BYD vehicles may have underdeclared to reduce tax obligations, says Customs

Sri Lanka Customs have detained the BYD vehicles imported from China at the port, as an issue has arisen regarding their engine capacity....

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Customs seizes over 700,000 illegally imported cigarettes at Colombo Port

Sri Lanka Customs have seized a large consignment of illegally imported foreign cigarettes. Customs spokesperson Sivali Arukgoda said that the cigarettes were found...

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Customs on high alert after importers submit falsified vehicle production dates

Sri Lanka’s Customs Department has issued a warning to vehicle importers after 197 vehicles, recently imported on the first ship to arrive following...