Three Thai nationals arrested at BIA with over 5kg of hashish concealed in beauty products
Three Thai nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for allegedly attempting to smuggle hashish.
The arrests were made by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau after the suspects arrived on a flight from Bangkok, Thailand. The hashish, weighing over 5 kilograms, was reportedly found concealed in beauty products.
The seized hashish has an estimated value of Rs. 51 million.
Why it scored 5/10: This event involves a significant drug seizure and arrests at a major international airport, making it notable national news due to the scale of the crime and the involvement of foreign nationals.
Reported by 5 sources
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