Police Seize Nearly 3 Kg of Silver from Youth at Kathmandu Entry Point

Summary

Police arrested a 17-year-old youth at Nagdhunga checkpoint near Kathmandu for smuggling nearly 3 kg of silver, valued at over 1.2 million Nepali Rupees. The seized silver and the youth were handed to customs for legal action.

Key Points
  • Police seized nearly 3 kg of silver from a 17-year-old youth at Nagdhunga entry point to Kathmandu.
  • The youth was traveling on a bus from Birgunj to Kathmandu when stopped for a search.
  • Silver was hidden inside a black bag wrapped in white plastic.
  • The seized silver is valued at approximately 1,214,520 Nepali Rupees and handed over to the customs office for legal proceedings.
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