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COLOMBO (News 1st); A man was apprehended at the Katunayake International Airport early this morning for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of duty-free cigarettes into the country.
According to police reports, the suspect was found in possession of 10,000 foreign cigarettes.
The operation was conducted by a team of officers from the airport's Narcotics Division.
The suspect, a 29-year-old male, was taken into custody during the raid.
Further investigations are underway to determine the extent of the smuggling operation and any potential connections.