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Indian National Arrested at BIA with LKR 20.8 Million Kush
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Indian National Arrested at BIA with LKR 20.8 Million Kush

TLDR

  • 24-year-old Indian fish cutter arrested at BIA with Kush.

  • Smuggled 2 kg 87g Kush valued at LKR 20.87 million.

  • Drugs purchased in Bangkok, transited via Kuala Lumpur on MH-179.

  • This was his first international flight; attempted 'Green Channel' exit.

Customs Narcotics Control Division officials at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake arrested a 24-year-old Indian national early today, April 14th, for allegedly attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of drugs. The suspect was found in possession of 2 kg 87g of Kush cannabis, with an estimated street value of LKR 20.87 million. The drugs were reportedly concealed within the side walls of a cardboard box inside his travel bag, and he attempted to exit through the 'Green Channel' (nothing to declare).

Investigations revealed the suspect had purchased the drugs in Bangkok, Thailand, before traveling to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and then flying to Sri Lanka. This marks his first recorded international flight. Further investigations are currently underway.

Story Update

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 14 · 4:46 AM

The arrested individual has been identified as a 24-year-old Indian national who works as a fish cutter. This was reportedly his first international flight. He purchased the narcotics in Bangkok, Thailand, and transited through Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, before arriving at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Malaysia Airlines flight MH-179. He was apprehended while attempting to exit through the 'Green Channel'. While some reports indicate the value as LKR 20.87 million, other sources specify the value as LKR 2.87 million and the quantity as 2 kilograms and 87 grams.

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