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Thai Nationals Arrested at BIA with Over Rs. 51 Million in Cannabis and Hashish

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Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 7.98M cigarettes.
Two Thai nationals caught at BIA with Rs. 51M+ cannabis/hashish.
Total seized contraband value exceeds Rs. 59 million.

Authorities at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested two Indian nationals in connection with the smuggling of cigarettes. The duo was apprehended by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau while attempting to remove illegally imported Chinese-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 7.98 million from the airport premises. The suspects, both aged 26 and residents of Hyderabad and Mumbai, India, had reportedly purchased the cigarettes in Cambodia and travelled via Kuala Lumpur. The total seizure included 53,200 cigarettes across two separate interceptions.

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Update #2\u00b7 Sep 8 · 7:16 AM

Two Thai nationals were apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with cannabis and hashish valued at over 51 million LKR. The suspects, aged 23 and 39, were found with approximately 4.5 kg of cannabis concealed within vitamin containers in their luggage. Sri Lanka Customs conducted initial investigations before handing over the suspects and contraband to the Police Narcotics Bureau.

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