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COLOMBO (News 1st); An Indian national was arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) unit at Katunayake Airport for possession of Kush, a cannabis derivative, valued at Rs. 23 million.
The suspect was apprehended at the arrival terminal of Katunayake Airport.
Police reports indicate that the suspect was found with 1 kilogram and 908 grams of Kush mixed with cannabis.
The 73-year-old Indian national had arrived in Sri Lanka from Bangkok.
The narcotics were cleverly concealed in a small punch bag hidden among packets of sweets.