Pakistani arrested with Rs. 7mn worth heroin at BIA

A Pakistani national, attempted to smuggle in 708 grams of heroin worth Rs. 7 million into the country was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake early this morning, Police said.

The 41-year-old suspect, who arrived from Dubai, UAE, was arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau at (PNB) the Airport.

The suspect is to be produced in Negombo Magistrate's Court today.(DS)