Police Seize 18kg Ganja at Tribhuvan International Airport

Summary

Police recovered 18 kg of marijuana at Tribhuvan International Airport and arrested two Indian citizens who allegedly brought it from Bangkok via Hong Kong. The Narcotics Control Bureau is investigating the smuggling method used to avoid detection.

Key Points
  • Police seized 18 kg of marijuana from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
  • Two Indian citizens, Sanjivkumar and Ravikumar, were arrested after arriving on a Cathay Pacific flight.
  • Investigators say the suspects routed through Hong Kong from Bangkok to evade police monitoring.
  • The Narcotics Control Bureau is probing a smuggling method that involves leaving luggage in the customs area and reclaiming it later through an agent.
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