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BIA security officer’s bid to smuggle out gold worth Rs 210 mn foiled

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September 15, 2025

A member of the Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) is under interrogation for working with a group of gold smugglers.

The Customs launched the inquiry after thwarting an attempt to smuggle out Rs. 210 million worth of gold biscuits. Customs said that the 54-year-old individual was detained at the staff exi

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