Sri Lanka Customs detected illegal consignment of live Scorpions (202 No’s) which is attempt to export to China by a Chinese passenger at Bandaranaike International Airport , Katunayaka on 13.01.2020.
Subsequent investigations were carried out and inquiry was held under Section 8(1) of the Customs ordinance (Chapter 235) and forfeited in terms of Section 12, 44,107(A) 2 of the Customs Ordinance read with Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (Chapter 469).
