Indian National Arrested in Sri Lanka for Narcotics

A 35-year-old Indian national was detained in Sri Lanka for possessing over one kilogram of narcotics at Bandaranaike International Airport. The arrest was part of a joint operation by Sri Lanka Customs and the Police Narcotics Bureau, with further investigations underway. The individual remains unidentified.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Colombo | Updated: 21-04-2026 12:25 IST | Created: 21-04-2026 12:25 IST
Indian National Arrested in Sri Lanka for Narcotics
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An Indian national was apprehended at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, reportedly carrying over one kilogram of illicit narcotics.

The individual, aged 35, was intercepted by a joint team from Sri Lanka Customs and the Police Narcotics Bureau, as per reports from Adaderana.lk.

Authorities have yet to disclose the identity of the suspect as they continue their investigation into the drug trafficking incident.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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