18 February, 2018
The Sri Lanka Customs officials arrested a Brazillian national yesterday where the suspect was later found to have carried 45 capsules containing cocaine.
According to sources, the suspect had arrived at the BIA from Sao Polo via Doha Qatar.
He was later admitted to the Negombo Hospital where he discharged the capsules concluding x-ray tests carried out on the individual had confirmed that he was carrying the capsules.
Each capsule weighed and contained 500 grams of cocaine.