Katunayake: A suitcase containing the narcotic drug known as kush, valued at more than Rs. 110 million, was discovered inside a warehouse at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), authorities confirmed today.
According to airport officials, the suitcase was found during an inspection carried out at one of the cargo storage facilities within the airport premises. Inside, officers uncovered multiple sealed packs suspected to contain the high-value narcotic.
The narcotics have been taken into the custody of law-enforcement authorities, and further investigations are now underway to determine how the suitcase entered the warehouse and who is responsible for the shipment.
Customs officers, together with the Police Narcotics Bureau, are currently reviewing warehouse logs, cargo records, and CCTV footage to identify any individuals linked to the consignment.
Officials said the discovery highlights ongoing attempts by traffickers to use airport cargo and storage facilities to smuggle narcotics into the country.
