Russian Anti-Narcotics Official Arrested For Allegedly Selling Heroin

Heroin market in Russia estimated to be around $6 billion

OMSK, Russia, Oct. 7 (UPI) — A Russian police official who heads anti-narcotics efforts in southwest Siberia was arrested for allegedly selling heroin, officials said.

The official, whose name was not reported, was arrested at a shopping area in the town of Omsk last week, RIA Novosti reported Monday.