PNB, STF joint operation nets Pakistani national with heroin

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A 48-year old Pakistani national was arrested with 2.8 kilos of heroin at a hotel in Kollupitiya yesterday (Jul 10).

By Asiri Fernando

A 48-year old Pakistani national was arrested with 2.8 kilos of heroin at a hotel in Kollupitiya yesterday (Jul 10).

The arrest had been set in motion during a joint operation involving the Special Task Force and the Police Narcotics Bureau

Police spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said the Pakistani national had arrived in the island on the July 7 and had been planning to travel to South Africa.

The suspect has been held on a detention order for seven days after being produced before the Fort Magistrate's court.

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