Hyderabad, June 21 (PTI): Three kg of heroin worth Rs 19.5 crore was seized from a Tanzanian national at the airport here on Monday, said the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).

The narcotic substance was concealed in his trolley bag and he was arrested, said a DRI press release.

The substance tested positive for heroin and was seized, the release said.

Further investigation is in progress, it added.

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