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Two Indonesian nationals arrested with over 5kg of 'Kush' at BIA
Two foreign nationals have been arrested earlier this morning (20) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the country with a stock of ‘Kush’ narcotics through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake. The suspects have been identified as two Indonesian nationals, a 22-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, Ada Derana reporter said. According to reports, the suspects had purchased the Kush narcotics in Bangkok, Thailand, and transported them to Bangalore, India, before arriving at the BIA. They had allegedly attempted to smuggle the drugs out of Sri Lanka when officers intercepted them and seized the consignment. The estimated street value of the narcotics is estimated to be nearly Rs. 64.7 million, according to Ada Derana reporter. The narcotics, weighing 5 kilograms and 401 grams, had been concealed in five packets inside two travel bags. The suspects are due to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court, where further investigations are expected to be carried out.
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.
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Two Indonesian nationals arrested with over 5kg of Kush at BIA
Two Indonesian nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to depart Sri Lanka with over 5kg of Kush narcotics.
