Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

Police places two robots for drugs and explosives detection at Katunayake International Airport

November 04, 2019

The Police Narcotics Bureau has deployed two new robots at the Katunayake International Airport for the first time in its history. According to Police media, the two robots are stationed at the airport's departure and arrival terminals. This measure has been taken to ensure the careful inspection of baggage and other equipment in the vicinity.

Each one of these robots is worth Rs. 80 million and has been donated by the Chinese government. The robots also have a technology that can detect explosives.