Tests carried out on samples from the two bowser trucks containing coconut oil – which were recently taken into custody at Dankotuwa – have indicated the presence of Aflatoxin, says the spokesperson of Sri Lanka Customs. The two bowser trucks were seized by Dankotuwa Police on the 30th of March, on suspicion of containing carcinogenic substances. Samples from seized coconut oil stock were directed to the Government Analyst for testing. However, the two container trucks had been handed over to the Customs on March 31 under police security. Marawila Magistrate had accordingly ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to conduct an investigation into handing over two container trucks to the Customs.

Source: The Nation April 08, 2021 10:52 UTC