Sri Lanka Customs officers have uncovered a large consignment of ‘Kush’ narcotics valued at more than Rs. 60 million concealed inside a parcel at the Central Mail Exchange, authorities said.
The package, which had been sent from Thailand, was intercepted during a targeted inspection carried out by Customs officials. A 31-year-old man from Dematagoda was arrested in connection with the smuggling attempt.
Customs Director and Media Spokesman Chandan Punchihewa said the total weight of the seized narcotics amounted to 6 kilograms and 201 grams. The detection was made as part of a special operation aimed at identifying high-risk shipments entering the country.
In a separate incident, Punchihewa also revealed that Customs officers discovered a consignment of illegally imported turmeric during an inspection at the Orugodawatta Customs Yard. The container was examined by the Operations Division of the Customs Preventive Unit.
He added that the value of the seized turmeric stock is yet to be assessed, and further investigations into both cases are currently underway.
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