By T.K.G. Kapila A businessman attempting to smuggle Rs. 8 million worth of gems out of the country was arrested by the Customs Narcotics Control Unit on May 31 at the Bandaranaike International Airport. The businessman, identified as a 53-year-old resident of Galle, was to board the Thailand-bound Pan Asia flight. Deputy Director of Customs [...]

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By T.K.G. Kapila

A businessman attempting to smuggle Rs. 8 million worth of gems out of the country was arrested by the Customs Narcotics Control Unit on May 31 at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

The businessman, identified as a 53-year-old resident of Galle, was to board the Thailand-bound Pan Asia flight.

Deputy Director of Customs Kanchana Pradeep, who conducted the investigation, ordered that the gems be confiscated and imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on the businessman.

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