One favour could cost you: TIA police warns returning Nepalis
Summary
Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office has warned returning Nepalis not to carry parcels or valuables for strangers, saying they could face legal action if the items are linked to smuggling. The advisory targets migrant workers returning from destinations such as Dubai, Qatar and Malaysia.
Key Points
- Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office warned returning Nepalis, especially migrant workers, against carrying parcels or valuables for strangers.
- Police said some workers are being lured by brokers with cash or gifts to transport gold, mobile phones and other valuables into Nepal.
- Travellers found carrying illegal items could face prosecution even if they claim they did not know what they were transporting.
- The advisory urges passengers to declare goods, keep receipts and report suspicious attempts to smuggle items.
