The Negombo Chief Magistrate yesterday has barred the Kuwaiti couple, who were arrested for allegedly assaulting five Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake last Friday from leaving the country.
Katunayake Airport Police officials submitted a report on the further investigations into the incident. The Kuwaiti couple was produced before the Negombo Chief Magistrate and were released on Rs.100,000 surety bail each.
The couple was arrested after they had allegedly assaulted five Customs officials at the Bandaranayke International Airport when the Customs officials ordered that their pet dog be quarantined. Five Customs Department officials including a woman were hospitalised after they were allegedly assaulted by the couple who were angry due to the quarantine request.
The couple was arrested for not paying the clearance duty, failing to respect the law of the country and obstructing Customs officials on duty. Katunayake Airport Police sources stated that the couple was identified as 29-year-old Ibrahim Dnyalfraish and 32-year-old Saraham Lalduaij.
The inquiry was fixed for August 10 and the Magistrate ordered the Kuwait couple to appear before the Court on that day.
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