The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) and the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided a factory in Bandaragama, Kalutara District, for manufacturing banned polythene ‘lunch sheets’.
The raid was carried out on Monday (10), during which authorities seized a stock of prohibited polythene products being produced at the facility. The confiscated items have been taken into CAA custody for further legal action.
The CEA stated that legal proceedings will be initiated against the factory owner under the National Environmental Act.