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Narcotics Seizure Value
Comparison of recent major Kush seizures at BIA (in Rs. Millions)
Primary Sources
Photographer arrested with over 2.5kg 'Kush' at BIA - Adaderana
A Sri Lankan passenger has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of 2,505 grams of ‘Kush’ cannabis, estimated to be valued at approximately Rs. 25 million. The suspect has been identified as a 33-year-old resident of Colombo who is employed as a photographer and had arrived from Bangkok, Ada Derana reporter said. He was apprehended while attempting to exit through the ‘Green Channel’ of the arrivals terminal at BIA, which is designated for passengers with no items to declare. Officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division searched his luggage on suspicion and subsequently discovered the ‘Kush’ cannabis concealed inside. According to officials, the narcotic was carefully packed in dry fruit packets, with the dry fruits removed. The suspect is to be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at BIA along with the seized narcotics for further investigations.
Two Indonesians Arrested at BIA with Over Rs. 60 Million Worth of "Kush ...
by Staff Writer 20-04-2026 | 7:23 AMCOLOMBO (News 1st) - Officials from the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) have arrested two foreign nationals at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of "Kush" cannabis into the country.The suspects have been identified as Indonesian nationals, aged 22 and 30.The seized narcotics weighing approximately 6.401 kg of "Kush" cannabis were discovered concealed in five packets inside their luggage.The narcotics are expected to be approximately exceeding Rs. 60 million.The suspects are scheduled to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate's Court today.
Two Indonesians arrested at BIA with Rs. 67 Mn Kush consignment
Police Narcotics Division officers at the Katunyake Airport arrested two Indonesian nationals early today (20) while attempting to smuggle a stock of Kush drugs out of the airport. It is reported that the suspects, a 22‑year‑old man and a 30‑year‑old woman, had purchased the drugs in Bangkok, Thailand, transported them to Bangalore, India, and from there brought them into Sri Lanka ...
Man arrested with Kush worth over Rs. 20 Million hidden in dried fruit ...
A Sri Lankan Airline passenger has been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake with 2,505 grammes of Kush valued at approximately Rs. 25 million. The suspect is a 33-year-old resident of Colombo who had arrived from Bangkok, and he is reported to be a photographer. He was apprehended while attempting to exit through the […]
