Officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested a 29-year-old Sri Lankan national, residing in Grandpass, Colombo, upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, for attempting to smuggle 2,523 grams of Kush cannabis into the country.
The suspect arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) around 11.00 a.m. today (28th October 2025) on SriLankan Airlines flight UL 403. The narcotics were concealed in a false bottoms of the suspect’s luggage and back pack, evading ordinary detection methods.
The seized stock of Kush cannabis has been valued at approximately Rs. 25.23 million, according to Customs estimates. Officers of the Narcotics Control Unit are conducting further investigations, and the suspect, along with the narcotics, will be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for continuation of legal proceedings.
This detection highlights the unwavering vigilance and dedication of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit in combating cross-border drug trafficking and safeguarding national security.
Sri Lankan National Arrested at BIA with Rs. 25 Million Worth of ‘Kush’ Cannabis Concealed in Luggage
