Sri Lankan apprehended with Rs.3 million worth gold jewelry at BIA

Sri Lankan apprehended with Rs.3 million worth gold jewelry at BIA

October 14, 2017   03:18 pm

A Sri Lankan male passenger was apprehended by Officials of the Customs Staff at the Bandaranaike International Airport earlier today (14), with Rs.3 million worth Gold jewelry concealed in his trouser pockets. 

The suspect arrived in Sri Lanka from Dubai on flight UL 226 at 4.55am this morning. The apprehended individual is reportedly a 34-year old resident of Wellampitiya. 

Officials from the BIA customs unit charged him for the offence of non-declaration. 

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