Colombo (News 1st): An Indian national was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning for the possession of the drug ICE.

The suspect, a 45-year-old resident of Tamil Nadu was arrested by customs officials. He was carrying 200g of the drug which has a street value of Rs 2 million.

The drugs were stashed in a stock of sarees brought down by the Indian national. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old suspect was also arrested at Hewagama, Kaduwela for the possession of 4.4 grams ICE.

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