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Canadian Teenager Arrested at BIA with 36kg Hashish Valued at Rs. 352 Million

TLDR

18-year-old Canadian student arrested at BIA with 36kg hashish.
Contraband valued over Rs. 352 million, found in two bags.
Allegedly promised CAD 12,500 and trip to fund studies.

Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested an 18-year-old Canadian national in connection with a significant drug trafficking attempt. The suspect was apprehended with 36 kilograms of hashish, estimated to be worth over Rs. 352 million. She had arrived on an Emirates flight from Toronto via Dubai, with the contraband reportedly concealed within her luggage. The arrest was made during routine checks by the Customs Narcotics Control Unit, and preliminary investigations are underway, with the suspect expected to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate's Court.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Jun 25 · 12:36 AM

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of a Canadian national at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 36kg of hashish valued at Rs. 352 million. The arrested individual is an 18-year-old university student who reportedly arrived from Toronto International Airport, Canada. The contraband was concealed in two travel bags. She was allegedly promised CAD 12,500 and a foreign trip by a university driver to fund her education and a nursing course. The arrest took place on the night of June 23rd.

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