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Heroin smuggler arrested

Posted by James Gates on Apr 27, 09 05:01 PM in Crime

A man from Southall has been charged with attempting to smuggle three kilos of heroin through Heathrow airport last week.

Sher Ahmed (41), a British resident born in Afghanistan, was arrested by officers from the UK Border Agency when he arrived on a flight from Dubai, on Friday April 24.

Officers seached his luggage and found the drugs, which have an estimated street value of around £150,000. The case was passed to HM Revenue & Customs and investigations are ongoing.

HMRC Assistant Director Criminal Investigation, Peter Avery said: "Our investigators, and their UK Border Agency colleagues, are determined to stop drugs entering the UK and reduce the associated harm to our communities. Anyone with information relating to smuggled goods should contact Customs' 24 hour hotline on 0800 59 5000".

Ahmed was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at Uxbridge Magistrates Court via video link, tomorrow (28).

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