Pakistani arrested with heroin worth Rs. 16mn at BIA

A Pakistani national was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, when he attempted to smuggle in 1.6 kg of heroin valued at Rs. 16 million.

Officials of the Customs Narcotic Division arrested the suspect when he arrived via Muscut from Karachchi.

The heroin was concealed in the false bottom of his traveling bag.(Chahuranga Samarawickrama and T.K.G. Kapila)