WHEN ATTEMPTING TO LEAVE WITH GEMSTONES VALUED AT RS 50 Mn ARRESTED

Chinese couple arrested with gemstones worth Rs. 50 mn.

 

A Chinese couple attempting to leave Sri Lanka with 175 gemstones without paying taxes, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

The gemstones in their possession have been valued at around Rs. 50 million, reports say.

According to the police, the couple is to be handed over to Sri Lanka Customs for further action.

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