An Indian woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a haul of cocaine with a street value of around Rs. 65,760,000 into the country.  

The 29-year-old suspect, a chef from Mizoram, India, was arrested by the officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

Preliminary investigations, which were conducted using her passport, revealed that she had previously visited Sri Lanka three times.

She had arrived at the BIA from Chennai, India, early this morning.

The arrest was based on intelligence information received by the PNB officers, and it is reported that a total of 1 kilogram and 644 grams of cocaine was hidden in the fake bottom of the suitcase she had brought, wrapped in polythene packaging.

Based on a disclosure made by the arrested Indian national, the local resident, who was preparing to accept the consignment of cocaine, was also arrested by PNB officers at around 1.30 p.m today.

He was apprehended while waiting near a hotel in Kollupitiya where the Indian woman was scheduled to stay while in Sri Lanka.

The local suspect is a 50-year-old businessman from Malabe.

The two suspects will be produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court and detained for further investigation and questioning.

(adaderana.lk)
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National People’s Power (NPP) Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera has reportedly passed away at the age of 38.

He passed away at the Karawanella Hospital due to a sudden heart attack today (06).

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed today (April 06) from Air Force Base Anuradhapura concluding his State visit to Sri Lanka.

The Indian Premier embarked on a tour to Sri Lanka following an invitation from President Anura Kumara Disanayake.

This visit underscores the enduring relationship encapsulated by the theme “Friendship of Centuries, Commitment to a Prosperous Future,” further solidifying the bonds between India and Sri Lan
This marks the Indian Prime Minister’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka, which has further enhanced the economic, cultural, and historical relations between the two nations, while also reinforcing their multifaceted partnership. This visit by the Indian Prime Minister reinforces Sri Lanka’s important role in India’s “Neighbourhood First Policy” and ‘MAHASAGAR’ vision concerning diplomatic relations.

This state visit is anticipated to yield significant results on various collaborative initiatives, fostering a path towards mutual growth and development. The citizens of Sri Lanka will soon be able to witness the fruitful outcomes of these partnerships, and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit will mark a significant milestone in the government’s pursuit of sustainable development focused on the needs of the people.

Accompanying Indian Prime Minister Modi were Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and a delegation of senior officials from the Indian government.

(President’s Media Division)