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Man nabbed for gold-dust smuggling

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An African man nabbed by the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) customs officials this morning while attempting to smuggle one kilo of gold-dust worth Rs. 6.5 million hidden in his travelling bag into Sri Lanka.

He has been handed over to police for investigation. (Deepa Adikari)

 

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