Indians nabbed with gold

by Kurulu Kariyakarawana

Two Indians who tried to smuggle out 17 pieces of gold worth Rs. 8.5 million, hidden in their rectal cavities, were taken in to custody by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday morning.

Each suspect had concealed six pieces of gold in their rectums and the rest in their footwear.

This was the second attempt to smuggle gold out of the country since last Saturday, Customs spokesman, Director Leslie Gamini said.

The suspects were reportedly bound for India when they were caught on suspicion. They will be produced in Courts. The Airport Customs branch is conducting investigations.