Businessman nabbed with Rs. 8.3Mn foreign currency

21 February 2015 05:49 am

A 41-year-old businessman who attempted to smuggle Rs. 8.3 million worth foreign currency was arrested by the customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

About 20,800 Euros, 17,300 British Pound and 24,000 Saudi Riyals were found hidden inside his luggage.

The suspect was released on a cash bail of Rs.1 million and the foreign currency was confiscated.(Deepa Adikari)