General08 September 2026

Two Thai nationals arrested with Rs. 50mn drug haul

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Two Thai nationals attempting to illegally bring a stock of narcotics worth over Rs. 50 million into the country were arrested at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport.

The two suspects were arrested during a raid conducted based on special information received by officers of the Police Narcotic Bureau's airport unit, reports state.

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