Ugandan woman arrested at airport with cocaine

A foreign woman carrying cocaine valued at 12,330,000 rupees was arrested at Katunayake Airport.

The Hiru airport correspondent reported that the suspect is a 47-year-old Ugandan businesswoman.

Customs Narcotics Control Division officials made the arrest based on intelligence received regarding the passenger.

Upon inspection, authorities discovered 274 grams of cocaine concealed within her body.