Navy arrests 02 persons attempting to smuggle gold to India
 

Naval troops attached to SLNS Gajaba and SLNS Thammanna of the North Central Naval Command on information received arrested 02 persons, who were attempting to smuggle 1.075 kilograms of gold to India, on the beach of Ussimukkanthurei on 16th December 2014. An FGD and a fishing net, which had been used to conceal the six gold pieces were also taken into naval custody.

The arrested persons along with gold are due to be handed over to Customs officials for further investigations.