MP Ali Sabri Raheem nabbed with gold at BIA, released

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Puttalam district All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 3.5 kgs of undeclared gold and mobile phones has been released after imposing a fine of Rs. 7.5 million and the items confiscated, the Customs said.

The MP who returned to Sri Lanka from abroad on FlyDubai flight FZ547 was detained by Customs officials at the VIP lounge of the BIA with 3.5 kilos of gold worth Rs. 70 million and several smartphones in his luggage.

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kanady Boy Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:05 PM

God Saves Politicians.

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Gamini Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:28 PM

Only imposing a fine of Rs.7.5M. Did he pay that amount?

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Mule Wednesday, 24 May 2023 12:39 PM

Remember 22 year old Anura Daniel MP. He was asked to resign by JR. However Hon. Member from Putralam District can freely come and vote against the People's will to remove the Chairman of PUCSL. 45 years after AD incident, the Law remains unchanged but the Supreme Constitution of the Republic was amended about atleast times, to cater to the rulers political necesities. Srilanka- Paradise of Lawbreakers?

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Ram Wednesday, 24 May 2023 02:53 PM

Smugglers pay the fine/s allowing the stuff to be confiscated and go home. Time is up for fresh laws to be introduced to charge them in court and jail at them where they will be required to pay the jail the cost of keeping them in jail

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Hadam Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:55 PM

he actually did a favor to treasury by letting them have 3.5kg of gold for free.

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Sarath Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:04 PM

What happens to the confiscated good? Where does it and up?

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Gihan Wednesday, 24 May 2023 03:11 PM

How come fine if only Rs. 7.5 million when the detected goods are said to have been valued at Rs. 78.2 million. Wonder how does this fine compare with other fines imposed by customs?

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He is not the only crook MP Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:02 PM

He should be convicted of the crime and lose his seat.

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Ahamed Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:02 PM

Fast track to release to attend parliament and casting vote.

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Lost Lanka Wednesday, 24 May 2023 05:11 PM

Christmas offer fine discounted. Breaking news coming soon stay tuned *** The gold found and confiscated in MP possession was fake hence all items were returned to the owner/MP

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DOT Thursday, 25 May 2023 05:32 AM

One country , one law!

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Mohamed Adham Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:12 PM

Will the IRD carry out an investigation from which source income did he pay the 7.5 million Fine from ? or those investigations only for us ordinary citizens ?

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Digiripala Dunuwita Thursday, 25 May 2023 03:59 PM

Well done Ali - We need more people like you in the parliament so that the country will have lots of wealth to boast by RW and Myna!!

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Pronto Thursday, 25 May 2023 04:12 PM

If the seized contraband belongs to another, why did he pay the fine imposed on him by the customs? Now with this disgraceful conduct of this offender which is not expected from a parlimentarian, is he allowed to enter the August assembly?

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