Sri Lanka, June 17 -- National Operation Centre for the Prevention COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) Head Army Commander General Shavendra Silva stated that permission will not be given for the sale of liquor products online.

Yesterday (16), the Finance Ministry granted approval to the request directed by the Excise Department to commence conduct liquor sales online.

The opening of liquor outlets is currently banned due to travel restrictions. The Commissioner-General of Excise stated that due to this, consumers have increasingly requested to be given the opportunity to purchase liquor online.

He further stated that the sale of illegal liquor has increased due to the closure of liquor outlets.

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