Drug peddler nabbed from pharmacy in Pokhara
Summary
Police arrested the owner of Jaldhare Pharmacy in Pokhara after seizing a large cache of illegal drugs from the shop. Authorities said the case highlights the need for tighter monitoring of medicine sales and distribution.
Key Points
- Police raided Jaldhare Pharmacy in Pokhara Metropolitan City-26 after receiving information about drug trafficking.
- They arrested 29-year-old owner Amisa Dhungana and seized 6,400 Codep P tablets, 450 Pregabalin tablets, 150 Lorazepam tablets, and 160 Chlordiazepoxide tablets.
- Deputy Superintendent of Police Birendra Kumar Paswan said the seizure underscores the need for stronger regulation and monitoring of medicines.
- Police said further investigation is underway, and similar pharmacy-linked drug trafficking cases have occurred in Pokhara before.
