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Last Updated : 2024-03-19 05:42:00
Two Indian nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the departure Customs officers while they were trying to smuggle out several gold pieces worth Rs. 2.7 million.
Customs Media spokesman Sunil Jayarathne said both the suspects were aged 39 and 46 and they tried to smuggle out the gold pieces to Madurai, India by flight UL 139 at 1.30pm on yesterday (19).
Both suspects were arrested with 199.6 grams and 295.95 grams valued at Rs.1 million and 1.6 million respectively.
“The gold pieces were found concealed in the metal bars connecting wheel of the luggage,” Mr. Jayarathne said.
After customs inquiry the gold pieces were forfeited and the suspects had been released after a fine of Rs. 50,000 and Rs.30,000 each.
The customs inquiry was conducted by Deputy Custom Director of Mrs. Jayadeva. (Chaturanga Pradeep)
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