Police officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have taken three individuals into custody after uncovering a substantial quantity of foreign-made cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 17.85 million.The suspects, all businessmen from Aluthgama, Yatiyanthota, and Mawanella, had flown into the country from Dubai. A detailed inspection of their baggage revealed 595 cartons holding a total of 119,000 cigarette sticks.
Following their arrest, the trio was presented before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court, where each was imposed a fine of Rs. 30,000.
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