Chinese national arrested at BIA with 200 scorpions
Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A Chinese national attempting to smuggle 200 living scorpions from the country was arrested by security personnel at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), yesterday.
Customs Director Lal Weerakoon said the scorpions were found concealed in the baggage of the 30-year-old suspect, who was to fly to Guangzhou, China.
It is prohibited to take scorpions out of the country. Investigations are continuing.
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