Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs arrested a Sri Lanka Air Force intelligence corporal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (18) while he was allegedly attempting to smuggle gold into the country.

The 37-year-old suspect, with 17 years of service in the Air Force, was intercepted while trying to exit the arrival terminal through the staff gate. A body scan revealed 40 gold biscuits of 24-carat purity, weighing 550 grams in total, concealed around his waist. The seized gold is valued at approximately Rs. 20 million.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody, and further investigations are being carried out in collaboration with law enforcement and defense authorities.

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