Three Thai nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly attempting to smuggle hashish worth approximately Rs. 51 million into Sri Lanka.
The suspects were arrested by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) early today (15), while attempting to leave the airport with the narcotics.
The arrested suspects, aged 22, 22 and 33, are reportedly employed as drivers in Thailand.
According to reports, the three suspects arrived at Katunayake Airport from Bangkok, Thailand, aboard Thai Airways flight TG-307 at approximately 12.30 a.m. today.
During an inspection of their three pieces of luggage, officers discovered 5.96 kilograms of hashish, carefully concealed inside cosmetic product containers.
The three suspects, along with the seized narcotics, are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (15).
The Police Narcotics Bureau at Katunayake Airport is conducting further investigations. (Newswire)
