MP Ali Sabri Raheem fined; Gold biscuits confiscated

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Ali Sabri Raheem who was detained by customs was fined Rs. 7.5 Million for the possession of gold and several other items.

Puttlam District MP Ali Sabri Raheem was detained by Sri Lanka Customs on Tuesday (23) morning for the possession of Gold Biscuits.

Ali Sabri Raheem was detained by Sri Lanka Customs at the Katunayake Airport upon arriving from Dubai on Tuesday (23) morning.

He was detained for the possession of 3.5 kg of Gold Biscuits valued at over Rs. 70 Million. In addition, 91 mobile phones were also found in his possession.

Acting Finance Minister Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya told News 1st that the 3.5 kg of gold and the mobile phones were confiscated by the state. 

The Parliamentarian was detained by Customs Officers when he was at the VIP lounge at the Katunayake Airport.