Kenyan smuggled cocaine by swallowing arrested!!

 

A 39-year-old Kenyan national was arrested last evening at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle 50 capsules containing cocaine after swallowing, Customs Spokesman and Deputy Director (Legal) Sudatta Silva said.

He said the suspect arrived at BIA from Kenya  and he was arrested by the officers attached to the Narcotics Control Division of Sri Lanka Customs.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion while leaving the airport premises, the spokesman said. 

"After the arrest, the suspect, was sent for the body scanner unit at the airport premises. During the scan, it was found that there was something suspicious hidden in his stomach, "Mr. Silva said.

During further investigations and questioning, the suspect admitted that he had swallowed capsules containing cocaine packed in two-inch-long tiny polythene sachets.

During further questioning, the customs officers revealed that about 50 capsules containing cocaine were in the suspect's stomach and he was detained at the airport by customs officials.

Subsequently, the Kenyan and the contraband were handed over to the Police Narcotics Division by the Customs officers for further investigations. 

"The suspect was admitted to the Negombo hospital to take the capsules out under the observation of the doctors and protection of the police officers.

 Later, it was reported that 15 more capsules were taken out of the suspect's stomach so far, "Mr. Silva said.  (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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