Ten Lankans arrested in Indian airport for smuggling gold

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A group of 10 persons including eight women who travelled via the Bandaranaike International Airport have been arrested at an airport in Bengalaru with three kilograms of gold.

According to Indian media reports the customs officials had suspected their movements.

The reports said the suspects were escorted away by the Customs sleuths and handed over the smuggled gold in their possession following thorough questioning. Gold weighing over 3.06 kg estimated to cost approximately Rs 1.52 crore in its present market value was recovered from the bodies of the gang members

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