A Brazilian national has actually been arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle nearly 5 kgs of cocaine, valued at around Rs.
240 million, Ada Derana reporter said.The individual apprehended is a 59-year-old Brazilian teacher.According to the Customs officials, the haul of drug he brought weighs 4 kilograms and 855 grams, and the consignment has been taken into custody.It has actually likewise been revealed that the suspect had actually reportedly pasted the drug onto cardboard, covered it with black paper, loaded it into seven little bags (2 cards in each), and then positioned them inside a suitcase.Accordingly, the Customs Anti-Narcotics Bureau at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has taken steps to turn over the seized consignment of cocaine and the thought traveler to officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at BIA for more examination.