Indian nabbed with cocaine worth Rs. 15 mn at BIA

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A 34-year-old Indian was arrested by Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, attempting to smuggle in 1 kg of cocaine valued at Rs.15 million, PNB Director SSP TCA Danapala said.

He said the officials of the Customs Narcotic Division arrested the suspect when he arrived from Mumbai.

The cocaine was found concealed in the false bottom of his luggage, the PNB Director said. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

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