Air Force intelligence corporal arrested with Rs. 20 million worth of gold at BIA

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Colombo, Sept. 19 (Daily Mirror) - The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs arrested a Sri Lanka Air Force intelligence corporal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (18) while he was allegedly attempting to smuggle gold into the country.

The 37-year-old suspect, with 17 years of service in the Air Force, was intercepted while trying to exit the arrival terminal through the staff gate. A body scan revealed 40 gold biscuits of 24-carat purity, weighing 550 grams in total, concealed around his waist. The seized gold is valued at approximately Rs. 20 million.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody, and further investigations are being carried out in collaboration with law enforcement and defense authorities.

Sri Lanka Customs said the incident underscores its commitment to enforcing customs laws without exception, reiterating that no individual is above the law. The Department added that it will continue working with local and international partners to combat smuggling and protect Sri Lanka’s borders from illicit activity.

Comments - 9

Ram P Friday, 19 September 2025 03:00 PM

Unlike in the past the Customs officers are vigillant now. They are no respectors of persons who pass the gates and check all. In the past many escaped as senior service/security/public servants were not checked

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Observer Friday, 19 September 2025 03:24 PM

That is why earlier the VIPs used the VIP exit to avoid the checks. Now everyone goes through normal channel exits. Glad Govt changed for the better.

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Rip Winkle Friday, 19 September 2025 03:08 PM

How many more are allowed in?

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Corruption MUST be WIPED for the people and country to prosper. Saturday, 20 September 2025 01:34 AM

Some in the previous govt's still have their stooges who they used. no one is allowed in!! well not during this govt's rule. Obviously, each and every one cannot be checked and never has been in the past decades. Hope he is grilled and spits out the truth

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Yohan Friday, 19 September 2025 03:54 PM

This is just the tip of the iceberg!

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Keep it up clean it up Sri Lanka Friday, 19 September 2025 04:09 PM

Thank heavens Sri Lanka is evidently on the right path with the dawn of this new government. May it continue its progressive forward march unhindered !

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SULAIN Friday, 19 September 2025 05:31 PM

BUT ON CLEARENCE OF IMPORT CARGO CORRUPTION BY CUSTOM OFFICERS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY AKD

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Adwani Friday, 19 September 2025 09:04 PM

The problems starts when stupids are branded as intelligents, thus motivating them to do more stupids acts than to use their brain for the country.

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roobarbie Friday, 19 September 2025 11:20 PM

Not a very intelligent intelligence agent! Who appointed this crook to this role?

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