‘Stop importing Babul’
The Ministry of Public Security, Law and Order has viewed with concern the spread of a variety of betel known as Babul which gives an intoxicating kick and is widely used by schoolchildren.
The police and drug control authorities have reported that this type of betel imported from Pakistan is being freely sold by vendors near many schools. It has reached alarming proportions and if not stamped out quickly would endanger the youth. It has also been pointed out that Babul betel is the first introduction to much stronger drug addiction.
Following the disclosure, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Law and Order Tilak Ranaviraja has written to the Controller of Imports and Exports not to allow import of Babul betel to Sri Lanka. He has told the controller apart from saving foreign exchange the ban would prevent a much greater catestrophy.
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