Man nabbed at BIA with gold worth over Rs.3 mn

13 June 2015 07:27 am Views - 4454

A 33-year-old Sri Lankan was arrested by the Customs officials early this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle three gold chains worth more than Rs. 3 million from Abudhabi.

Customs media spokesman Leslie Gamini said the suspect had concealed the gold chains in his baggage when he was arrested at the arrival lounge.