Three Indian nationals have been arrested in Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport here for illegally carrying 1.5 kg gold, according to a media report on Monday.
The accused, aged between 29 to 34 years, were handed over to customs officers for questioning, the Daily News reported.
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Sri Lankan authorities have arrested scores of Indians in recent months for allegedly smuggling gold.
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