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Three Thai nationals held at Colombo airport with Rs. 51m hashish haul
Police have arrested three Thai nationals at Bandaranaike International Airport after discovering over five kilogrammes of hashish valued at Rs. 51 million in their possession. The suspects arrived on a Bangkok flight early Friday morning.
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The three men, aged 22, 22, and 33, were taken into custody following a narcotics detection operation at the airport's arrival terminal. They had travelled on Thai Airways flight TG-307 from Bangkok, touching down at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Friday.
Officers from the Police Narcotics Bureau conducting routine screening detected 5.096 kilogrammes of hashish among the travelers' baggage. The estimated street value of the seized consignment is Rs. 51 million.
The arrests mark another significant drug interception at Sri Lanka's primary international gateway. The suspects are expected to face charges related to drug trafficking under the country's narcotics legislation. Investigations into the source and intended distribution network remain ongoing.