Sri Lanka, May 22 -- Four Sri Lankans have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of 'Kush' cannabis with a street value of over Rs. 70 million.

A total of 7 kilograms and 150 grams of 'Kush' cannabis had been concealed in the false bottoms of four suitcases, according to Custom officials.

The suspects include a married couple, a woman, and a man. They had reportedly purchased the drugs from Thailand and traveled to Bangalore, India, before arriving at the BIA on a flight operated by an Indian airline, Customs said.

According to Customs officials, the suspects attempted to exit through the 'Red Channel' at the airport.

The suspects have been identified as ...