Lankan arrested with Rs.2 mn worth foreign currency

9 January 2016 09:36 am Views - 4049

A 28-year-old Sri Lankan was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle out Rs. 2 million worth foreign currency to Dubai this morning.

Customs media spokesman Leslie Gamini said the suspect, a resident of Colombo, was arrested at the airport Departure Lounge with Rs.2,048,110 concealed in his baggage.

The customs investigation officers found 1,187 Dirhams, 311 US$, and Rs. 1,960,170 inside her baggage, Mr. Gamini said. (Chaturanga Pradeep)