Three Indian nationals have been arrested in Colombo for allegedly possessing 775 grams of gold smuggled into Sri Lanka without paying the required customs duties.
Police said the suspects were apprehended on Friday (16) during a raid at a restaurant in the Armour Street area of Kotahena.
The operation was conducted by officers attached to the Kotahena Police Station following intelligence received about the suspected illegal possession of gold.
The three suspects, aged 30, 45 and 50, were arrested and the gold was taken into police custody.
Further investigations into the incident are being carried out by the Kotahena Police.
