Illegal Consignment of Gold Jewellery Seized At BIA

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A 51-year-old businessman from Pallekele was arrested at Bandaranayake International Airport for smuggling 996 grams of gold jewellery worth over Rs. 36.5 million. The Police Narcotics Bureau conducted a raid, the jewellery was concealed on his body, and after a customs investigation the items were confiscated and a fine of Rs. 3.7 million was imposed.