Sri Lanka Airport Arrests
Recent social media posts highlight arrests of passengers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for smuggling items such as ornamental plants and cigarettes. These incidents involve both local and foreign nationals.
Looks like Bandaranaike International Airport is turning into the world's most entertaining customs checkpoint - where smuggling ornamental plants and cigarettes is apparently a competitive sport, and getting caught is just part of the daily entertainment package!
Passenger arrested at BIA for smuggling ornamental plants Read more: https://t.co/jZX6qzdtvz #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #BIA #ornamental #plants
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A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport early April 11 for attempting to smuggle ornamental plants into the country. The arrest occurred as the passenger attempted to exit through the arrivals terminal’s Green Channel with https://t.co/RtMWqyKQer
Chinese national arrested with cigarettes worth nearly Rs. 4 mln at BIA Read more: https://t.co/i2NXdtpoAN #lka #srilanka #adaderana #news #lanka #srilankanews #Chinese #cigarettes #arrested #BIA
Three Arrested in STF Raid Targeting Drug Network Linked to 'Batuwatte Chamara' Details: https://t.co/t7uOmldl0O #NewsFirst #News1st #NewsFirstEnglish #LKA #SriLanka #LatestNews #STF #SriLankaPolice #Drugs #ICE #OrganizedCrime #CrimeNews https://t.co/qOJBwSFsky