Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’

Three including woman arrested at BIA with over 16 kg of ‘Kush’

February 16, 2026   07:38 am

Three individuals, including a woman, have been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by the Airport Police Narcotics Division in Wellampitiya while in possession of over 16 kilograms of ‘Kush’ narcotics.

The seized stock of ‘Kush’ is estimated to have a street value of over Rs. 160 million.

 

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