A Filipino woman, aged 47, was apprehended at the Katunayake International Airport for attempting to smuggle cocaine worth Rs. 200 million into Sri Lanka.
The arrest was conducted by vigilant Airport Customs officers affiliated with the Narcotics Control Unit.
The suspect had ingeniously concealed over 2kg of cocaine, sourced from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, within her luggage. Her modus operandi involved hiding the illicit substance alongside parcels containing innocuous items like chilli powder, turmeric powder, and wheat flour.
According to Sri Lanka Customs, the woman was promised $1,000 to transport the contraband into the country.
