Customs officers and law enforcement authorities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have apprehended a businessman after discovering a substantial quantity of illicit narcotics hidden in his possession.
Key Highlights
- Over 600 grams of high-grade cannabis, commonly known as ‘Kush’, was seized at BIA.
- The suspect, identified as a businessman, was intercepted by security officers at the airport.
- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) has launched an investigation to uncover potential smuggling networks.
According to preliminary reports from airport authorities, the suspect was detained following a routine security check that raised suspicion. A detailed inspection of his baggage led to the discovery of multiple packets containing over 600 grams of ‘Kush’.
The suspect has been handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for further interrogation as officials work to determine the origin of the narcotics and whether the suspect is linked to an organized trafficking ring operating in the country.