Two suspects were arrested yesterday by the Navy while transporting more than 5 kilograms of gold in the sea area off Kimbulbokka in Kalpitiya.
The suspects were transporting the gold in a boat which was intercepted by Sri Lanka Navy personnel. The gold is estimated to be worth around Rs 20 million.
Pix by Hiran Priyankara
Customs have detected 228 mobile phones and tabs valued at over Rs 30 million left behind in the duty free shopping complex at the Banaranaike International Airport today, Customs officials said.
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