Sri Lankan arrested at BIA with 2.3 kg of heroin

A Sri Lankan air passenger was arrested in the early hours of today (14) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, while attempting to leave the airport with a stock of heroin valued at Rs. 69.24 million.

The suspect, a 28-year-old resident of Rambukkana, had arrived at BIA around 12.30 a.m. from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on AirAsia flight AK-047.

Officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau discovered 2 kilograms and 308 grams of heroin concealed in a false bottom of the suspect’s travel bag, leading to his arrest.

Authorities are conducting further investigations

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