A businessman (37) was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for attempting to smuggle 1.1 kg of Hashish into the country.
Customs officials seized the parcels that were concealed within a stock of t-shirts.
The suspect has been identified as a resident of Katugasthota area.
According to Customs, the Hashish is estimated to be worth Rs 1.1 million.
Further investigations are being carried out by Customs officials.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
The Committee on High Posts has approved the nomination of Former Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal (Retd.)
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