Couple nabbed with gold in undergarments

by Kurulu Kariyakarawana

A local couple that tried to enter the country with gold worth Rs.59 million concealed in their undergarments was arrested by the Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake yesterday.

Customs Spokesman Director Leslie Gamini said the officials found 118 pieces of gold weighing over 11 kilograms. The couple returning from Singapore on UL 303 arrived at 4.20pm.

The female suspect (46) was reportedly hiding 48 pieces of gold in four underwears. The man (35) was also wearing four underwears concealing 70 pieces. The couple was from Wattala.

The investigations are being conducted by Deputy Director of Customs Ranjan Hewagama and his team Assistant Director Anura Walgamage, Customs Superintendent Saroj Chandrasena, Deputy Superintendent P H U I Wijepala, Assistant Superintendents C P Abeywickrama, Ms. Romance Sledges.