Sri Lanka Customs on Friday (23) seized Rs. 165 Mn worth of narcotics sent to the country from Spain, UK, Germany, Canada, and the Netherlands.
A total of seven parcels that were not claimed for weeks were inspected in the presence of representatives from Sri Lanka Customs, Sri Lanka Post, and the Police Narcotic Bureau.
These parcels were stuffed inside toys and food cans, and concealed inside these items were drugs worth Rs. 165 Mn.
Sri Lanka Customs Spokesperson Sudaththa Silva stated that 4.673 kg of Kush worth Rs. 70 Million was discovered.
In addition, a total of 9,586 Crystal Meth pills valued at Rs. 95 Million were also seized.
The Police Narcotic Bureau is conducting further investigations.
Rashika Hennayake
