Currency smugglers nabbed

18 January 2011 07:07 am - 17 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

By Gandhya Senanayake & Supun Dias

Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport today detained two Chinese nationals who tried to smuggle foreign currency worth of Rs. 9 million to China via Hon Kong, Customs Superintendent Parakrama Basnayake told Daily Mirror online

The two suspects had planned to travel to China in a Hong Kong-bound flight today, Customs officials said.

The currency which was hidden inside the luggage of the two suspects has an estimated worth of Rs. 9 million consisting of US Dollars, Chinese Yuans and other currencies.

Customs officers at he BIA are conducting further inquires. (Daily Mirror online)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 17

Pandula Tuesday, 18 January 2011 08:45 AM

This is the Chinease investment Big Chinease leagally take our money and tiny Chinease illegally take our money. What little Sinhalaya can do.

salim Wednesday, 19 January 2011 02:43 AM

Kudu karayekdda danne na.

Ranil Tuesday, 18 January 2011 08:28 PM

They were just repatriating the interest from some of the loans that China has been generously giving us, because they love us so much.

Steve Tuesday, 18 January 2011 05:19 PM

Rs.9 million must be pocket money for them.

Dilrukshi Tuesday, 18 January 2011 11:30 AM

In China, these currency smugglers would have been sentenced to death. But I am sure these Chinese will get the Presidential pardon from MR for their sacrifices at Hambantota Harbour.

Sammy Tuesday, 18 January 2011 11:22 AM

Now, the newly "liberated" Chinese too have got into the bandwagon.

Chandanamithraka Tuesday, 18 January 2011 11:06 AM

why not relax the exchange control like the developed countries? we have enough murderers in jails. we dont need chinese as well?

THE UNDER TAKER Tuesday, 18 January 2011 09:59 AM

The chinese guys:- Sir, when we bought it was plain paper
now it has become currency when we arrive at the airport.... Its a Magic Sir...Sir...sir

dilshan Tuesday, 18 January 2011 09:24 AM

Hey !! have we investigated how they got there monies.... its common thing amongst the business cricles in colombo the amount money given to chinese workers to get there purchases through.

Sunil malli Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:18 AM

They take back their share of Chinese investments in Mother Lanka. The way it comes, the way it goes!!

paul Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:45 AM

this must be part of the commissions being paid for all the investment in the country. This country is being made into a rogue's paradise!

asoka abeywardena Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:44 AM

the actual amount must be more than that...

I the Jury Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:42 AM

Don't be surprised if these officials will be either demoted or dissappared !

Royalist Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:42 AM

Chinese Yuans... carrying coals to New Castle... wonder who gave them this money...

Sicillian Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:36 AM

Tell those Chinese guys that we Sri Lankans are nice to them. If they had been caught at a Chinese airport they will be put to death under the Chinese law economic crimes category.

Konde bendapu china Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:34 AM

Dear Customs ,Keep eye on them well you will find lots like this very often

malkanthi Tuesday, 18 January 2011 07:22 AM

Exactly, also no issues should be raised against Chinese, present monopoly in development projects.

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Currency smugglers nabbed

Comments - 17

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

‘Spike in blast fishing’ poses renewed threats to Sri Lanka’s marine ecosystems

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Most Viewed in News

Sri Lankan among NASA’s new crew for next simulated Mars journey

Street food vendor arrested for verbally harassing foreigner

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

New Visa procedure implemented

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

MIRROR CRICKET

Is Chamari Athapaththu Sri Lanka’s greatest cricketer ever?

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

TODAY'S HEADLINES

No footboard riding allowed, no liability for accidents: Railways Department

Six patients claim Rs.600 million from Keheliya and others for permanent loss of sight

SLPP, UNP initiates action for forming broad alliance

Here is the way!

Pakistan lose key players for last two T20Is against New Zealand

Sri Lanka secures third spot in South Asian Kurash Championship 2024

Athapaththu back atop ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings

Army forms committee to probe Diyatalawa Fox Hill Supercross accident