🚨 Rs. 255.5 Mn Kush Cannabis Seizure at BIA 🚨

Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) intercepted a major narcotics smuggling attempt involving high-value cannabis. • Overall Figures: A total of Rs. 255.5 million worth of ‘Kush’ cannabis was seized during the operation. • Incident Details: A 38-year-old male suspect, a resident of Ragama, was arrested while attempting to smuggle the narcotics into the country. • Economic Context: Such high-value seizures highlight the ongoing challenges in border security and the illicit trade's potential impact on the local informal economy. _Data based on provisional reports from April 4, 2026._