An Airline Worker Was Arrested With Rs.35 Million Worth Jewelry Illegally Smuggled To The Country

Sri Lanka Customs Officer have arrested a 27 year old Airline  Worker who illegally smuggled  six kilos and five hundred grammes of Jewelry to the country in Paliyagoda area this morning(18).

The suspect arrived in Katunyake ,Bandaranaike International Airport this morning through  a Sri Lankan Airlines Flight from Kulalampur,Malaysia .He was later arrested as per an information received on him.

The estimated value of the stock of Jewelry taken into custody in possession of the suspect is around Rs.35 million according to the Customs.

Customs Officers are currently questioning the suspect.