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Gold- smuggling Indians nabbed at BIA

24 Jun 2019 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

By T. K. G. Kapila - Airport   

Six Indian nationals attempting to smuggle gold biscuits worth around three million rupees to Chennai were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).   


Customs Spokesman Deputy Director Sunil Jayaratne said the suspects, aged between 36 and 53 had concealed the gold in their luggage, trousers pockets they were wearing and their rectums.   


Further investigations were being conducted by the BIA Customs.