British man arrested at Athens airport 'with heroin hidden in suitcase'

A British man has been arrested by Greek police on suspicion of belonging to an international drug smuggling ring after allegedly being found with a large quantity of heroin hidden in his suitcase.

British man arrested at Athens airport 'with heroin hidden in suitcase'

A British man has been arrested by Greek police on suspicion of belonging to an international drug smuggling ring after allegedly being found with a large quantity of heroin hidden in his suitcase.

The 38-year-old was arrested at Athens International Airport on Wednesday evening after a search of his suitcase allegedly revealed 11 kilograms (24lbs) of heroin hidden in a false bottom.

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