Three Thai nationals arrested for hashish smuggling at Bandaranaike International Airport

Three Thai nationals arrested for hashish smuggling at Bandaranaike International Airport
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Three Thai nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle hashish, after customs and airport security detected the concealed narcotics during routine screening procedures.

The seized hashish had an estimated street value of Rs 51 million, the suspects are in custody of law‑enforcement authorities and investigations are ongoing, and Sri Lankan airport officials have stepped up surveillance and screening measures at the airport to curb the flow of narcotics.

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