A Lankan woman, attempting to illegally smuggle in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes, worth Rs. 3.4 million, was apprehended by customs officials at Katunayake Airport early yesterday (30) morning.
The 46-year-old woman, a domestic worker in Dubai and a resident of Deraniyagala, had arrived at the Katunayake Airport ,from Dubai. She was carrying 23,000 foreign-made cigarettes, in 115 cartons, hidden inside two travel bags.
Customs officials at the airport took her into custody and are conducting further investigations into the matter.
By Prabhath Withana 