Three Arrested at BIA with Illegally Imported Communication Equipment

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Katunayake Airport Police have apprehended three individuals in possession of a cache of communication equipment that was illegally imported into Sri Lanka. The suspects, aged 22, 27, and 46, are residents of Colombo 10.

The discovery of the communication equipment occurred during an inspection of a motor vehicle that was preparing to depart from the Katunayake Airport premises. Among the seized items were nine laptops, 121 smartphones, 100 smaller mobile phones, as well as 240 chargers, phone batteries, and phone covers.

The Airport Police are currently conducting further investigations into the incident to determine the full extent of the illegal importation and potential legal implications for those involved.

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