Sri Lanka, Jan. 7 -- An individual who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of the 'Kush cannabis' valued at approximately Rs. 70 million has been arrested.

The suspect was taken into custody this morning (07) by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs while attempting to exit the airport through the "Green Channel" with the narcotics.

The suspect is a 24-year-old resident of Ja-Ela and a businessman who operates a tourist hotel in Negombo.

Investigations revealed that the suspect had transported the consignment from Bangkok, Thailand, to New Delhi, India, and thereafter arrived in Sri Lanka at around 7:33 a.m. today.

The narcotics-7 kilograms and 70 grams of 'Kush'-had been concealed inside two suitcases. ...