Customs officers attached to the Transco UPB warehouse in Wattala, successfully intercepted a consignment containing a substantial quantity of illicit narcotics. The operation led to the detection of 2,697 grams of methamphetamine and 5 grams of cocaine concealed within a package originating from Oman.
The parcel, which had arrived in Sri Lanka via sea cargo as part of a door-to-door delivery consignment, was addressed to a 66-year-old Sri Lankan woman residing in Balummahara, Mudungoda. Suspicion arose during routine inspection procedures at the Transco warehouse, prompting a detailed examination of the package.
A 35-year-old male, identified as the authorized clearing agent who arrived to collect the consignment, was immediately taken into custody by Customs officers upon confirmation of the hidden narcotics.
Preliminary valuation estimates place the street value of the seized substances at approximately Rs. 68 million.
The Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Unit has taken charge of the ongoing investigation. The arrested individual, along with the seized narcotics, will be handed over to the Police Narcotics Bureau for further legal proceedings.
This successful detection underscores the continued vigilance and dedication of Sri Lanka Customs in combating cross-border narcotics trafficking and protecting national security.
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