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Lankan arrested with Rs. 12.3mn foreign currencies

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A Sri Lankan national, who attempted to smuggle out Rs. 12.3 million in foreign currencies, had been arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning, Sri Lankan Customs sources said.

The suspect is a 24-year-old resident of Colombo, they said.

Customs Officials found foreign currencies of USD, Euro, Sterling Pounds and Canadian Dollars from the suspect’s procession at the time of detention. (T.K.G. Kapila)


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  • Daicy Achi Sunday, 18 September 2016 11:28 AM

    maybe my money via DM Android App

    Dee Sunday, 18 September 2016 11:56 AM

    Landed costs of some imports will go up.

    Shelly. Sunday, 18 September 2016 12:32 PM

    Money exchanging joints operate with every ones knowledge. And every one knows how the currencies travel up and down in every flight. No big deal. Catching one is a white wash. e via DM Android App

    brainmaster Sunday, 18 September 2016 03:31 PM

    Who's money was it ? Is there a connection to MR ?


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