Seewali Arukgoda
Seewali Arukgoda is an Additional Director General of Customs in Sri Lanka, known for his role in enforcing regulations against smuggling and illegal imports. He was recently in the news for overseeing the destruction of over 125 billion rupees worth of contraband cigarettes that were seized by the Sri Lankan customs authorities in Colombo, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat illegal trade in the country.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 7.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 21,413,249 | 42,487 | $84,000 | 167$ |
| Totals | 1 | 21,413,249 | 42,487 | $84,000 | 167$ |
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Recent Mentions
Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda is set to oversee all related activities as the Director General of Customs.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda commented on the vehicle import situation in Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda stated that there was nothing illegal in the released shipments during a media briefing.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda stated that there was nothing illegal in the released shipments.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda stated that a large quantity of foreign cigarettes was seized by the customs department.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda stated that the health ministry is entirely responsible for the delays in releasing the CT scan machine.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda stated that a gazette is expected to be issued soon to facilitate the release of vehicles stuck in customs.
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Sri Lanka:
Seewali Arukgoda stated that if this cigarette stock had somehow left the customs, the government would have lost around 110 million rupees in revenue.
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