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Businessman Fined Rs. 1 Million After Gold Smuggling Arrest at BIA
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CrimeEconomyThursday, July 9, 2026

Businessman Fined Rs. 1 Million After Gold Smuggling Arrest at BIA

TLDR

  • Matale businessman, 53, arrested at BIA with Rs. 11.8M gold.

  • 271g gold (chains, bracelets, biscuits) found in luggage.

  • Rs. 1M fine imposed; gold confiscated by Police Narcotics Bureau.

A 53-year-old businessman from Matale was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (08) for attempting to smuggle gold valued at Rs. 11,885,514. The suspect, who arrived from Dubai, was apprehended by officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau. He was allegedly attempting to leave the airport with the gold, consisting of 12 gold necklaces, 10 bangles, and 2 gold biscuits, without a permit or declaration to Customs. The gold was found concealed within his luggage.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Jul 9 · 1:31 PM

New details reveal the businessman apprehended at BIA with gold valued at Rs. 11,885,514 was a 53-year-old resident of Matale. The arrest was carried out by the Police Narcotics Bureau. The smuggled gold, weighing 271 grams and 480 mg, consisted of 12 gold chains, 10 gold bracelets, and 2 gold biscuits. Authorities have since confiscated the gold and imposed a fine of Rs. 1 million on the passenger.

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