Customs find Rs.40Mn worth gold gel from passenger’s underwear

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Colombo, May 9 (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lankan passenger who tried to smuggle in gold gel worth of Rs.40 million, which had been concealed in his undergarment was nabbed by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Officials of the Customs Narcotic Control Unit stationed at the BIA Arrival Terminal searched a passenger on suspicion and found the contraband hidden in his underwear and shoes.

Customs Spokesperson Additional Director General Seevali Arukgoda said three packages contained 1, 975 grams (1.9Kg).

The suspect, who is aged 25 years has come from Dubai and had arrived in the country on Emirates flight EK 650. He was detained for further inquiries.

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ALL THESE GOLD AND DRUG DETECTIONS SINCE PAST FEW MONTHS, MAKES ONE WONDER WHAT QUANTITIES OF GOLD AND DRUGS COULD HAVE SLIPPED THROUGH ALL THESE YEARS Thursday, 09 May 2024 10:14 PM

DEFINITELY A GOLD SMUGGLING RACKET OR BOUGHT WITH LAUNDERED MONEY. 3RD FLOOR GRILLING. COULD ALSO ASK THAT POLITICIAN WHO TRIED TO SMUGGLE SOME GOLD BARS, PAID HIS FINE AND STILL OPERATING!!!

Shera Thursday, 09 May 2024 11:39 PM

Eeew.

Puswadilla Friday, 10 May 2024 04:52 AM

Wonder it was again one of MP Ali Sabir’s golayas?

Arnold Friday, 10 May 2024 08:27 AM

Lankan politicians are so foolish. Countries like Singapore and Dubai became developed nations by allowing free movement of gold and currency. With e giant black hole of gold in India just 22 kms away, Lanka is wasting the opportunity of the millennium all thanks to the foolishness of politicians.

Rip Winkle Friday, 10 May 2024 08:33 AM

What the heck is Gold gel? The picture is of gold chains.

Hon. Sarneris Friday, 10 May 2024 12:46 PM

They turn gold into gel and apply in places where the sun don't shine

Mandayan Friday, 10 May 2024 06:00 PM

The customs officials must have suspicious of big bum in his private areas! They were curious to check that out!

LankanLover Saturday, 11 May 2024 11:27 AM

The things they have to deal with is funny! Lol

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Customs find Rs.40Mn worth gold gel from passenger’s underwear

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