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Ugandan National Apprehended at Katunayake Airport with Rs. 12.3 Million Cocaine

TLDR

47-year-old Ugandan businesswoman arrested at Katunayake Airport.
Smuggling 274g cocaine valued at Rs. 12.33 million.
Drugs found in 21 capsules hidden inside her clothing.
Arrived on Qatar Airways QR-664 from Kampala via Doha.

A 47-year-old Ugandan businesswoman was arrested by the Customs Narcotics Control Division at Katunayake International Airport on April 12. She was apprehended for attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs. 12.33 million, into Sri Lanka. The illicit drugs were discovered hidden within her body following a special inspection. The suspect had traveled from Kampala, Uganda, through Doha, Qatar, arriving on Qatar Airways flight QR-664 at 9:30 AM. Authorities stated the arrest was made based on prior intelligence and risk analysis.

3 Updates

Update #4\u00b7 Apr 13 · 5:46 AM

New reports indicate the Ugandan national arrived on Qatar Airways flight QR664. Further details on the concealment method specify that the 274 grams of cocaine were found in 21 capsules hidden inside her clothing, rather than within her body as previously reported. The apprehension was based on intelligence and risk profiling.

Update #3\u00b7 Apr 12 · 12:01 PM

New reports indicate that the 274 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs. 12,330,000, were found concealed within her body in two capsules, rather than the previously reported 21.

Update #2\u00b7 Apr 12 · 10:30 AM

New details have emerged regarding the arrest of a Ugandan national at Katunayake Airport. The suspect has been identified as a 47-year-old Ugandan businesswoman. She was apprehended by the Customs Narcotics Control Unit based on intelligence information. Officers discovered 274 grams of cocaine, valued at Rs. 12.3 million, concealed within her body in 21 capsules. Her travel itinerary revealed she had departed from Kampala, Uganda, transited through Doha, Qatar, and arrived in Sri Lanka around 9:30 a.m. on April 12.

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