Indian attempts to smuggle jewellery [January 31 2014]

An Indian male who attempted to take away gold jewellery worth around Rs.3million without declaring at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested by the Customs this morning.

The suspect was about to leave for Chennai with two silver plated gold necklaces and a silver plated gold bangle weighing 586grams, Customs Spokesman Director Leslie Gamini said.

Deputy Director of Customs D N Hettiarachchi and the team is conducting inquiries.