Two Indian nationals arrested with 5.5 kg of marijuana smuggled from Thailand
Summary
Two Indian nationals were arrested in Kathmandu with 5.5 kg of marijuana smuggled from Thailand and allegedly destined for India. Police recovered additional contraband from an Indian-plated vehicle and are searching for two fugitives.
Key Points
- Police say marijuana smuggled from Thailand and brought to Kathmandu was being transported onward to India.
- Two Indian nationals, Rinku Mehen and Mohammad Hasnain, were arrested from New Buspark by the Narcotics Control Bureau.
- Police recovered 5 kg of marijuana from Rinku Mehen and another half kg hidden under the seats of an Indian-plated vehicle.
- Two other suspects fled after the vehicle was intercepted in Dhading, and police are searching for them.
