Two arrested with narcotics and imported cigarettes at BIA

March 31, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Two suspects have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for the possession of narcotics and a stock of imported cigarettes.

A 39-year-old man from Colombo was arrested with 1.48 grams of Kush Cannabis, 2.44 grams of ICE, and 190mg of heroin last night. 

The man was arrested during a raid conducted by officials of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit based on information from the Police Narcotics officials at the airport. 

He has been identified as a 39-year-old resident of Colombo 14. 

Meanwhile, a 42-year-old man has been arrested with 22 cartons of imported cigarettes at the Katunayake Airport this morning.

He was detected based on information received by Police Narcotics Officials at the airport. 

The suspect is a 42-year-old resident of Thalavila. (Newswire)