Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Three Suspects Including Two Females Were Detained At Katunayake Airport While Attempting To Smuggle Foreign Currencies

The Airport Customs Officers have detained three persons including two females at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Air Port this morning for attempting to smuggle foreign currancy worth over Rs.166 million out of the country.

All three suspects were preparing to board  Dubai bound Qatar Air Ways flight with foreign currencies including Euros,Saudi Riyals,Kuwaiti Dinars and Omani  Riyals in their possession around 3.25 a.m this morning when the arrest was made according to customs officers.

During the inspection the customs officers have found the foreign currencies concealed in bottom of two bags in one of the female's luggage according to reports.

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A Sudden Fire Erupted In A Tyre Shop At Armour Street

A sudden fire has broken out at a tyre shop near Armour street in Grandpass this evening (29) causing severe traffic congestion in the area....