Officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) unit based at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake arrested a 45-year-old Indian national early this morning (11) while he was allegedly attempting to smuggle a stock of cigarettes into the country.
The suspect was taken into custody at the BIA's Arrival Lounge with 15, 000 cigarettes packed in 75 cartons that he was allegedly trying to bring into the country without paying customs duty.
Further investigations are ongoing.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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