Three Nabbed With Wallapatta Worth over Rs 7 Million at BIA

The Sri Lanka Customs apprehended three Sri Lankan passengers while attempting to smuggle out over 82 kg of Wallapatta worth over Rs 7 million. At the Bandaranaike International Airport

Two suspects from Negombo area aged 26 years who were preparing to travel to Dubai via Muscat by flight WI 376 at 9.40 am on Thursday (5) was apprehended by Customs Officials at the Departure Terminal, while attempting to smuggle out 61.8 kg of Wallapatta worth Rs 5,146,000.

Meanwhile another passenger from Negombo aged 31 years ,who was traveling to Dubai by flight EK 651at 10.00 am on Thursday was apprehended by Customs Officials at the Departure Terminal, while attempting to smuggle out  20.75kg of Wallapatta worth Rs 2,075,000.