One person was arrested at the Katunayake International Airport on Sunday for allegedly attempting to smuggle close to Rs.1.15 million out of the country.

Customs Media Spokesperson Leslie Gamini said that the suspect had attempted to smuggle the money with the intention of living overseas.

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