Lankan arrested with Rs. 12.3mn foreign currencies

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)