Pakistani arrested with heroin worth Rs. 3.7mn

A 54-year-old Pakistani man, who was attempting to smuggle in 376 grammes of heroin valued at Rs. 3.7 million, was arrested by the Customs Narcotics Unit officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night.

Customs Spokesman Sunil Jayaratne said the suspect had arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.

The illegal drugs were found concealed in the inner metal frame of his hand luggage. (Chathuranga Pradeep and T.K.G. Kapila)