An individual has been taken into custody by airport customs officials with 35 kilograms of gold valued at Rs. 01.1 billion, which was brought into the country illegally.
The gold had reportedly been concealed in nine specially designed devices resembling motor vehicle spare parts, as well as in the suspect’s travel bag.
The suspect is a 32-year-old businessman residing in the Grandpass area.
He had arrived at the Katunayake Airport at 8:40 am yesterday on Emirates flight EK-650 from Dubai.
It is reported that he was in possession of 195 gold biscuits and 13 kilograms of gold jewellery.
Airport customs officials are conducting further investigations into the matter. (Islandnews)
