Sunday, September 9, 2018

An Indian National Was Arrested In Possession Of Gold Jewelry Painted With Silver At Katunayake Airport

Airport Customs officers have arrested
a 38 year old Indian National who had attempted to smuggle few Gold Jewelry items weighing 601.83 Grammes painted with Silver illegally to Sri Lanka at Katunayake, Bandaranaike International Airport last evening (09).

The suspect who is a resident of Mumbai,India had arrived at Katunayake Airport From Dubai last evening .

Airport Customs Officers had recovered few Gold Jewelry items painted  with Silver hidden inside the luggage of the suspect .Customs officers believes the suspect might have attempted to mislead officials by carrying silver painted Gold Jewelry.

The Estimated value of the Stock of Jewelry recovered in possession of the suspect is around Rs.3.91 Million according to Customs.

Airport Customs Officers are currently  conducting an investigations over the incident.

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