Thai woman nabbed at BIA with ’ice’ worth Rs. 100 million

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Colombo, November 5 (Daily Mirror) - A Thai woman arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 197 grams of 'ice' (crystal methamphetamine) concealed in her luggage.

The 33-year-old woman was detained at the green channel by officers of the BIA Narcotics Control Unit, with 5 kgs of the narcotic substance in her possession.

She arrived at the BIA from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, via Singapore on Singapore Airlines flight SQ468 at approximately 11:55 pm last night.

Customs investigations revealed that the street value of the seized narcotics is estimated at Rs. 100 million.

The Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit has requested assistance from the Police Narcotics Bureau, and further investigations are underway.

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Free Lanka Tuesday, 05 November 2024 05:31 PM

take strong action! search also for the persons who ordered all this. Free Sri Lanka from drugs!

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Mohammed Tilu Wednesday, 06 November 2024 12:59 AM

Now SL Customs will give these confiscated drugs to SL Politician with a %age for them to sell in the local market. Half of the confiscated drugs is shown to media and reported to courts, Balance half is given to SL Politicians with a profit margin by SL Customs and Police

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Sambo Tuesday, 05 November 2024 07:56 PM

How did she escape from Malaysian customs carrying so much drugs or she received assistance from Malaysia air port.

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No More Drugs Tuesday, 05 November 2024 09:38 PM

Please investigate and sentence all involved especially the locals. We have to protect our children and younger generation from this menace. Hope justice will be served as soon as possible.

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