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Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation following the arrest of a suspect found transporting bottles of illicit liquor bearing what appeared to be official excise security stickers, raising concerns about the misuse of security markings intended to protect consumers and regulate the alcohol market. According to media reports, officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) arrested a 38-year-old businessman from Puttalam at the Bandaranaike International Airport. During subsequent investigations, police reportedly recovered a large…
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The Excise Commissioner General, Mr. M.B.N.A. Jayaratne, has informed that all liquor shops must remain closed on May 30 and 31, 2026, in view of the 2026 Vesak Full Moon Poya Festival, marking the Buddhist Year 2570. Accordingly, it is hereby notified that all licensed liquor premises island-wide must remain closed from the closing time on 2026.05.29 until the scheduled opening time on 2026.06.01. The public is requested to report any licensed liquor premises that…
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a fresh international tender process to implement a new liquor security stamp system, marking another step in the Government’s efforts to strengthen regulation and monitoring within the alcohol industry. The move comes amid ongoing discussions surrounding transparency, tax collection, and the prevention of counterfeit alcohol products in the market. According to reports, the proposed system is expected to introduce enhanced security features and digital tracking mechanisms for liquor…
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