Maldivian peddler nabbed in 16th attempt

A Maldivian national has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with over 2.39 kg heroin worth around Rs.24 million.

PNB officers found the heroin weighing 2.39 kg in the possession of suspect. The suspect (33) had arrived in Sri Lanka on 15 occasions, since 2016.

The PNB has been permitted to hold the suspect in their custody for seven days for questioning. The suspect was produced before the Minuwangoda Magistrate’s court yesterday (23).

Further investigations will be conducted by the Police Narcotics Bureau.