header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Asia asset finance
Mogo Academy
Latest
Mother & daughter busted with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs 25 Mn
Oct 08, 201904:40 PM
Mother & daughter busted with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs 25 Mn

A woman (68) and her 36-year-old daughter, who had smuggled in Crystal Methamphetamine also known as ‘Ice’ worth Rs 25,400,000, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

 

It is reported that the mother and daughter constantly travel to India to bring in readymade clothes to put them up for sale in Sri Lanka.

 

The suspects were identified as residents of Mattakkuliya area in Colombo.

 

They had arrived at the BIA from Chennai, India at around 10.15 am last night (07).

 

The haul was concealed inside two boxes of ceiling fans that the duo had brought along.

 

The Customs officers attached to the BIA had found 1.5kg and 1.04kg of ‘Ice’ from each of the boxes.

 

Customs officers are conducting further investigations on the incident.

 

 

 

MostRead
Mobitel 5g
VideoStories
Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested over allegations of misappropriating state funds

Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested over allegations of misappropriating state funds

'No one can influence public appointments' Govt denies officials appointed at Cardinal’s request

'No one can influence public appointments' Govt denies officials appointed at Cardinal’s request

Crucial data on Suresh Sallay’s devices may prove innocence, claims Udaya Gammanpila

Crucial data on Suresh Sallay’s devices may prove innocence, claims Udaya Gammanpila

Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission

Yoshitha Rajapaksa released on bail following arrest by the Bribery Commission

Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct

Political debate intensifies over Suresh Sallay detention and CID conduct

Court of Appeal to consider Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition tomorrow

Court of Appeal to consider Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition tomorrow

Cabinet gives nod to secure US$ 200 million in ABD funding for infrastructure and housing projects

Cabinet gives nod to secure US$ 200 million in ABD funding for infrastructure and housing projects

“Gotabaya’s arrest will be determined by evidence” CID responsible for Easter attacks probe: Govt.

“Gotabaya’s arrest will be determined by evidence” CID responsible for Easter attacks probe: Govt.

Dengue infections surpass 42,000; Special dengue control program to be held in schools this week

Dengue infections surpass 42,000; Special dengue control program to be held in schools this week

“Sallay not in critical condition” CID declines request to grant daily legal access to Suresh Sallay

“Sallay not in critical condition” CID declines request to grant daily legal access to Suresh Sallay

CID informs court of probe into contempt allegations against six persons including ex-Ministers

CID informs court of probe into contempt allegations against six persons including ex-Ministers

Govt. has obtained US$ 1.85 bln in foreign loans since assuming power, Finance Ministry data shows

Govt. has obtained US$ 1.85 bln in foreign loans since assuming power, Finance Ministry data shows

"Govt. has no development plans" Dilith Jayaweera says common man is being burdened on a daily basis

"Govt. has no development plans" Dilith Jayaweera says common man is being burdened on a daily basis

"Different virus spreading rapidly at the moment" Officials raise alarm over surge in dengue cases

"Different virus spreading rapidly at the moment" Officials raise alarm over surge in dengue cases

El Niño expected to gradually impact Sri Lanka, experts warn

El Niño expected to gradually impact Sri Lanka, experts warn

Lassana Flora