From Bangkok with beauty products: Rs. 51 million secret uncovered at BIA

Three Thai nationals have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) after police discovered more than 5 kilograms of hashish concealed inside cosmetic product containers in their luggage.

According to reports, the seized drugs, weighing 5 kilograms and 96 grams, have an estimated street value of Rs. 51 million.

The suspects, aged 22, 22 and 33, arrived in Sri Lanka from Bangkok aboard Thai Airways flight TG 307 at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 15.

Officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) discovered the drugs hidden inside cosmetic product containers packed in three pieces of luggage.

The three suspects, reportedly employed as drivers in Thailand, were arrested following the discovery.

Police are expected to produce the suspects and the seized drugs before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court for further investigations. (Newswire)

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