Four Sri Lankan passengers were arrested today (29 Dec) by officers of the Katunayake Airport Police Narcotics Division while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush drugs valued at Rs. 268.4 million out of the airport.
The narcotics stock in their possession was also taken into custody by the officers, it was reported.
Investigations revealed that the suspects had purchased the drugs in Bangkok, Thailand, transported them to Mumbai, India, and then brought them to Katunayake Airport.
The officers discovered 20 packages containing 20.684 kilos of Kush drugs concealed inside their luggage.
The arrests were made based on information received by the Katunayake Airport Police Narcotics Division.
The four passengers and the seized stock of Kush drugs are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today. (Newswire)