Sri Lankan Passenger Arrested at BIA with Rs. 1.1 Billion Worth of Gold

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32-year-old Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a massive quantity of gold into the country, Ada Derana reports.

The suspect, who had arrived from Dubai, is a resident of the Grandpass area in Colombo. Airport customs officials apprehended him in possession of 195 gold biscuits and 13 kilograms of gold jewellery, with the total haul weighing approximately 35 kilograms.

The estimated street value of the seized gold is Rs. 1.1 billion, making it one of the largest gold smuggling busts reported at the airport in recent times.

Authorities have launched further investigations to determine whether the suspect is connected to a broader smuggling network.

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