Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Two passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of undeclared mobile phones, tablet computers, cosmetics and boxes of tobacco rolling papers worth Rs. 5 million in total have been arrested by customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake during the early hours today (12).

The duo was reportedly arrested while attempting to smuggle the goods through the "Green Channel" at the BIA, which is designated for passengers with no items to declare.

Two passengers arrested in connection with the incident have been identified as residents of Colombo. The suspects, a 32-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, are reported to be engaged in business activities.

According to the officials, the duo ha...