55 Individuals Apprehended at Tribhuvan International Airport for Smuggling Gold and Electronic Goods
Summary
Fifty-five people have been apprehended at Tribhuvan International Airport for smuggling gold and electronic goods into Nepal. Authorities recovered 1 kg 643 grams of gold and seized mobile phones, laptops, and vapes worth 88 lakh 22 thousand rupees.
Key Points
- Tribhuvan International Airport Security Office apprehended 55 individuals during checks carried out from Shrawan 1 to Bhadra 31.
- Authorities recovered 1 kg 643 grams of gold worth about 4 crore 25 lakh 73 thousand 186 rupees from 45 people and handed cases for further legal action.
- Ten others were caught with electronic goods worth 88 lakh 22 thousand rupees, including mobile phones, laptops, and vapes.
- The Airport Security Office said it has tightened X-ray screening, travel risk checks, and monitoring to curb illegal trafficking.
