Stockpile of Timber Discovered Hidden at Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation Warehouse and Workers’ Quarters in Kondachchi
A stock of timber has been discovered by the Silavathura Police hidden in a warehouse and two workers’ quarters belonging to the Sri Lanka Cashew Corporation located in Kondachchi.
The estate officer in charge of the Kondachchi Cashew Plantation was arrested by the police yesterday on suspicion of storing the timber without proper permits.
The Silavathura Police reported that the timber discovered included 338 pieces of satinwood, 80 pieces of ebony, 1138 pieces of teak, and 266 pieces of Palu wood.
The warehouse and the two houses were searched based on information received by the police.
