Record Cocaine Bust at Sri Lanka Airport
Sri Lankan customs officials have made a significant drug bust at Bandaranaike International Airport, apprehending a 38-year-old Thai woman.
Details of the Seizure
The suspect was attempting to smuggle nearly 10 kilograms of cocaine, concealed within soft toys. The estimated street value of the drugs is $1.72 million.
Largest Bust to Date
According to Customs Additional Director-General Seevali Arukgoda, this marks the largest cocaine seizure at the airport to date.
Legal Consequences
The suspect faces potential life imprisonment under Sri Lankan drug laws.
Recent Drug Activity
This incident follows recent confiscations of synthetic cannabis, indicating increased drug-related activity in the region. Sri Lanka has a history of major narcotics seizures, including cases involving Iranian nationals sentenced for heroin smuggling.