Drug Smuggling Incident
A news story about a cocaine smuggling attempt at Bandaranaike International Airport involving a Ugandan woman has gained attention.
Looks like someone thought hiding cocaine capsules was gonna be easier than explaining their carry-on luggage at airport security. Pro travel tip: when "internal storage" sounds like a shipping logistics term, you might want to reconsider your packing strategy.
⚠️ Drug Smuggling Attempt Foiled at BIA Sri Lanka Customs arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at Bandaranaike International Airport after detecting cocaine capsules hidden in her clothing. Officers recovered 21 capsules weighing 274g, with an estimated value of Rs. 12.3 https://t.co/eYiQXpkwcu
Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 47-year-old Ugandan woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. Customs officials attached to the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) intercepted the suspect on Sunday morning (12 April) https://t.co/vMBIEKT8ST