COLOMBO (News 1st):- A Sri Lankan national who attempted to smuggle Agarwood oil to Dubai has been arrested in Katunayake by the airport customs.

According to customs officials, the Agarwood oil contained in 4 bottles were discovered from the suspect’s luggage upon inspection.

The stock of seized Agarwood oil has been valued at Rs. 1 million. The arrested suspect is a 40-year-old resident of Colombo.

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