Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office Warns Against Smuggling Gold

Summary

Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office has warned Nepali returnees not to carry gold or precious items offered by unknown persons or brokers. The office said such items can lead to arrest and legal action at the airport, even if purchase bills are provided.

Key Points
  • Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office has asked Nepali citizens returning from abroad not to accept gold or precious items from unknown persons or brokers.
  • The office said some returnees working in countries such as Dubai and Qatar are being lured into smuggling gold chains and ornaments into Nepal.
  • People are being arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport for illegal gold smuggling and face legal action.
  • The office urged travelers not to assume that purchase bills or documents will protect them from responsibility and to report suspicious activity immediately.
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