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The interception occurred during routine screening and surveillance operations at the international hub. Law enforcement and border security personnel detected the contraband concealed among the passenger’s belongings before formal customs clearance could be completed.
Key Developments
- An Indian citizen was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka.
- Border security officers seized illicit stockpiles of both cocaine and ecstasy.
- The combined estimated market value of the confiscated narcotics stands at Rs. 454 million.
The seized narcotics and the suspect were taken into custody for formal processing and questioning as authorities conduct further investigations into the intended destination and regional smuggling networks associated with the shipment.