647 kg of marijuana seized, two held in Dhankuta
Summary
Police arrested two men and seized 647 kg of marijuana from a truck during a vehicle inspection at Bhedetar in Dhankuta. The contraband was found early Thursday in 48 packets wrapped in black plastic, and an investigation is underway.
Key Points
- Police seized 647 kg of marijuana from a truck at Bhedetar in Sangurigadhi Rural Municipality-6, Dhankuta.
- The truck was heading toward Biratnagar along the Koshi Highway when it was checked around 5:30 am.
- Driver Umesh Thing and co-driver Tularam Rai were arrested and taken into custody.
- The case is being investigated under the Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act.
