Police have released two locals who were arrested while attempting to smuggle in duty-free cigarettes via the departure hall in Velanaa International Airport.
They said that customs had reported the case yesterday morning after two local men were caught attempting to smuggle cigarettes into the country without permission.
Police said that two individuals were arrested last night under a court order.
They also said that the two were released after they were taken to the court for their remand hearing.
Police identified the suspects as 38-year-old Yoosuf Nazeer and 43-year-old Ahmed Afsal.
Police added that they were continuing the investigate the case.
