26 yr old woman nabbed with Kush cannabis at BIA

June 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM

A woman has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport with 366 grams of Kush Cannabis, while a man has been arrested for aiding and engaging in drug peddling. 

According to the Police, the duo were arrested following a raid conducted at the arrival lounge of the airport yesterday, based on a tip-off.

The arrested man is a 31-year-old resident of Wellampitiya, and the woman is a 26-year-old resident of Angoda. 

The Katunayake Police Narcotics Bureau is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)