A Sri Lankan detained at BIA with foreign cigarettes

(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – A 24-year-old Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle in a stock of foreign cigarettes.

The passenger, who had arrived in the country from Dubai, was detained by the Customs officials attached to the BIA this morning (04).

Reportedly, 30,000 sticks of foreign cigarettes packed in 150 cartons hidden inside his travelling bag have been seized during the inspection.

The haul is estimated to be worth over Rs 1.6 million.

Customs officials attached to the BIA are conducting further investigations into the incident.