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Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport yesterday arrested three passengers who attempted to smuggle mobile phones and computers and electronic communication devices worth more than Rs.50 million rupees.
They had arrived on a flight from Dubai, officials said. All three suspects are male and residents of Colombo. They are 38, 25 and 32 years old. Customs officials had found 309 mobile phones, eight tab computers, mobile phone accessories, 12 laptops, two Mac books, four iPads, 20 smart watches, five routers and 30 ear buds in the possession of the suspects.
Customs officers of Katunayake Airport have detained the three and are conducting further investigations.
T.K.G.Kapila
