European woman arrested with Rs. 85 m worth of drugs at BIA

By Kumarasiri Prasad

A European woman was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport by the Customs Central Investigation Division with 12 packets containing 5.57 kg of cocaine, valued at Rs. 85 million, concealed in picture storybook albums and fax rolls. She arrived in Sri Lanka after travelling to Peru, Brazil and Dubai.

Pic by Deepa Adikari