A 34-year-old man has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport with over Rs. 05 million worth of cosmetics, it was reported.
The suspect is reported to have attempted to smuggle in the cosmetics, which were found packed in his suitcase.
The man, a resident of Batticaloa, was arrested by Customs officials while at the arrival lounge.
Customs investigations have revealed that the suspect, a businessman, was a frequent traveller and that he had arrived from Mumbai, India.
Sri Lanka Customs is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)
