Sri Lanka Customs has arrested a 43-year-old Ugandan national at Bandaranaike International Airport in connection with suspected cocaine smuggling.
Authorities initially reported recovering 13 capsules containing suspected cocaine, weighing approximately 161 grams.
The reported estimated street value was approximately Rs.7.245 million.
Authorities suspected that additional capsules could remain inside the passenger's body, and medical examination was continuing.
Initial recovery figures
At the latest authoritative verification stage, 13 capsules containing suspected cocaine, weighing about 161 grams and valued at approximately Rs.7.245 million, were the amount initially recovered and reported. Additional capsules were suspected and medical examination was continuing; no later authoritative final total was found. The arrest is not a conviction.