An individual has been arrested with narcotic pills worth Rs 10 million concealed in an electronic tab at the Central Mail Exchange today (Sept 30).
Customs officials said the package containing 1962 pills of methamphetamine or ‘Ice’ had been sent from Netherlands. It is believed that each pill is valued at Rs 5000.
The suspect, identified as a 22-year old, had been arrested upon arrival to collect the package, and is being questioned by customs officials.
(Reporting by Damith Wickramasekara)
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