Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) arrested a 23-year-old Dominican national on June 20, 2026. The student was attempting to smuggle 37 kilograms of hashish, valued at approximately Rs. 377 million, into the country. The drugs were reportedly obtained in Canada and brought via Dubai, concealed within the suspect's luggage. He attempted to pass through the 'Gold Route' special passenger terminal. This is reportedly the first time such a large hashish shipment has been seized via this method at BIA.
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Dominican Student Arrested at BIA with Rs. 377 Million Hashish Haul
TLDR
Dominican student arrested at BIA with 37kg hashish (Rs. 377M).
Used 'Gold Route' terminal, paid USD 206 for smuggling.
First time large hashish haul seized via 'Gold Route'.
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Update #2\u00b7 Jun 20 · 4:03 AM