Woman detained in Airport with cigarette stock

September 16, 2023 at 8:01 PM

At Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport, authorities have detained a Sri Lankan woman arriving from Dubai on charges of attempting to smuggle cigarettes.

A substantial cache of 17,000 cigarette sticks, valued at approximately Rs. 1.7 million, was seized from her possession.

The 55-year-old resident from Puttalam is now facing legal consequences as law enforcement continues its efforts to combat smuggling activities.