Cocaine in stuffed toys : Italian Caught at Sri Lanka Airport

A foreign national has been arrested with 10.3 kilos of cocaine at the Katunayake Airport today.

According to the Police, the suspect had concealed the drugs inside three stuffed toys.

He was arrested during a joint raid conducted by officials of the Police Narcotics Bureau and the Airport Customs Unit.

The suspect is a 38-year-old Italian. The Police Narcotics Bureau is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)