- Last Update 2024-04-25 11:40:00
Five arrested while trying to smuggle out Rs. 42 million in foreign currency
Five suspects who tried to smuggle foreign currency amounting to Rs. 42 million to Dubai were arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning (20), Customs Media Spokesman, Deputy Customs Superintendent (Legal Affairs) Sudantha Silva said.
The five suspects are three females and two males. All are resident in Colombo.
They were trying to board a flight to Dubai scheduled to leave at 2.30am today when Customs officers subjected them to a thorough search on suspcision. During the search, officers were able to recover the foreign currency hidden inside their traveling bags.
The seized foreign currency includes 22, 300 US Dollars, 63, 500 Euros, 292, 000 Saudi Riyals, 8725 Sterling Pounds and 75, 000 Dirams.
Further investigations are ongoing.
Text and Pix by T.K.G. Kapila - Airport Correspondent 
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- April 22, 2024 - 295 - 0
Fox-Hill accident probed, two drivers arrested
The Sri Lanka Army has launched in internal investigation into the accident at the Fox Hill super-Cross races in Diyathalwa yesterday claiming seven lives.
- April 19, 2024 - 274 - 0
Opportunity to work in Japan offered
An opportunity to travel to Japan for employment as skilled workers is being offered under a programme known as ‘Jayagamu’ Sri Lanka, announced by Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara.
- April 16, 2024 - 265 - 0
Former state Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passes away
Former State Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away at the age of 64, after being electrocuted today evening.
Related Articles
Imported milk powder price drops
- 25/04/2024 - 3 - 0
Sri Lanka- Iran bilateral meeting held at Presidential Secretariat
- 24/04/2024 - 46 - 0
Uma Oya project inaugurated; 290 GWh to be contributed to National Grid
- 24/04/2024 - 61 - 0
Five MoUs to be signed during Iranian President’s visit to Sri Lanka today
- 24/04/2024 - 102 - 0
Leave Comments