Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Indian National Arrested for Smuggling Cannabis in Sri Lanka
An Indian national was caught at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka.
He was trying to smuggle in 10.75 kilograms of Kush, a type of cannabis.
The drugs are estimated to be worth over Rs 100 million (INR 29 million).
The man, a 43-year-old salesman, was arrested at the airport's green channel.
The Kush was purchased from Bangkok, Thailand.
Airport officials used scanning machines to find the illegal substances.
An Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport.
The arrest occurred at the airport's green channel.
The suspect was attempting to smuggle 10.75 kilograms of Kush.
The estimated value of the Kush exceeds Rs 100 million (INR 29 million).
The suspect is a 43-year-old shoe store salesman from New Delhi.
- Who
- An Indian national
- What
- Attempted to smuggle 10.75 kilograms of Kush
- When
- Friday morning
- Where
- Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Sri Lanka
- Why
- The articles do not specify why.
- Suspect Nationality
- Indian
- Age
- 43
- Occupation
- Salesman
- Employer
- Shoe store
- Drug
- Cannabis (Kush)
- Quantity
- 10.75 kilograms
- Estimated Value
- Over Rs 100 million (INR 29 million)
- Origin of Drugs
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Location of Arrest
- Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)
