Six of Eight Containers Released After Customs Verification at Korala Border

Summary

Six of eight containers that entered Nepal through the Korala border have been released after customs verification. The remaining containers were taken under control by police in Jomsom on suspicion, while officials said documents and customs payments for the goods were found to be in order.

Key Points
  • Six of the eight containers brought in through the Korala border have been released after investigation by the Department of Revenue Investigation.
  • Police had seized the suspicious containers from Jomsom, the headquarters of Mustang, on Shrawan 30.
  • Officials said the importer showed documents proving Rs 6.7 million in customs payments for two containers of dress-making fabric.
  • The containers were found to contain items such as roll cloth, plastic utensils, and machine covers.
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