Lankan arrested with heroin, ice and hashish at BIA

A 57-year-old Sri Lankan was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning while attempting to smuggle drugs including heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice) and hashish worth Rs.4.7 million into the country, Police said.

They said the suspect was arrested by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) officers attached to the airport.

PNB officers found 320 grams of heroin, 52 grams of Ice and 230 grams of hashish concealed in a false bottom in the suspect's baggage.

The suspect is a resident of Kankesanthurai and had arrived from Chennai.

He is to be produced before the Negombo Magistrate. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)