Pakistani arrested with heroin at BIA

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A Pakistani was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Friday night when he attempted to smuggle heroin into the country.

The BIA Police Narcotic Division said the suspect had entered the country on a flight from Pakistan and was taken into custody when he was found behaving in a suspicious manner.

Police said an x-ray showed the heroin in the suspect’s stomach. He was admitted to the Negombo Hospital to have the drugs removed.

The suspects was later produced in the Negombo Magistrate’s Court and remanded till June 4.(DS)

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mancini Sunday, 31 May 2015 09:38 AM

A shame to the community, I hope he gets maximum sentence !

Wellwisher Sunday, 31 May 2015 10:01 AM

Pakistan is filled with drugs and religious terrorism..... This govt is trying get more deals with Pakistan... Be aware! Drugs and religious terrorism can flow into the country....

mountain Sunday, 31 May 2015 02:51 PM

Pakistan is good when supplied arms and bombers with pilots also supported at Geneva and UN. via DM Android App

Gupta Sunday, 31 May 2015 03:41 PM

Agree with mountain someone bring down drugs he is a terrorist or a traitor if this community gain through arms deal they are treated as heroins

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