Customs Nabs Indian with Rs. 85 Mn Heroin at BIA 🚨

• Sri Lanka Customs’ Narcotics Control Unit arrested a 39-year-old Indian national at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Sunday. • Seized: A total of 2.832 kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs. 84.96 million (Rs. 85 Mn). • The suspect arrived from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on SriLankan Airlines flight UL 315. • The narcotics were discovered concealed within a false bottom of the suspect’s checked-in luggage during an inspection. • The individual and the confiscated heroin will be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) for legal proceedings following further investigation by Customs. • Customs officials emphasized the vigilance of their officers and the importance of continued inter-agency coordination in curbing narcotics smuggling through Sri Lanka’s ports.