A broker involved in the kidney trafficking racket which was allegedly carried out at the Western Hospital in Borella, was arrested by the Colombo Crime Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake .

The arrest was made when he arrived at the airport last night (09) to fly to Dubai, despite a flight ban being imposed on him.

The police said the suspect has carried out this smuggling by pretending to be an employee of the hospital.

The suspect is a 32-year-old resident of Colombo 12.