Customs to release 506 more BYD vehicles on bank guarantee

The assurance was given during the hearing of a writ petition filed by John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd before a two-judge bench comprising Court of Appeal President Justice Rohantha Abeysuriya and Justice Priyantha Fernando.

In July 2025, Customs detained two BYD shipments belonging to JKCG. Following a writ application, Customs agreed on August 7 to release 991 vehicles upon a bank guarantee.

President’s Counsel Farzana Jameel appeared for the petitioner, while Senior Additional Solicitor General Sumathi Dharmawardena represented the Director General of Sri Lanka Customs.