Pakistani arrested with over Rs.16 mn worth heroin | Daily News

Pakistani arrested with over Rs.16 mn worth heroin

A Pakistan national who arrived via Muscat from Karachi onboard flight WY 371 at 8.15 a.m. yesterday was apprehended by Customs Narcotic Division Officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake Arrivals Terminal while attempting to smuggle 1606 g of heroin, a Customs Spokesman said. The stock of heroin valued at Rs.16,060,000 was concealed in the false bottom of the suspect’s travelling bag. Further investigations are being carried out under the guidance of Additional Director General of Customs (Regional) Stanley Senarathne. After the investigations are complete, the Customs Inquiry will be conducted by the Deputy Director of Customs (Narcotic Control) K.H.P. Kumarasiri. 


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