Police seize 210kg of marijuana, arrest five after warning shots in Dharan

Summary

Police seized 210 kilograms of marijuana and arrested five suspects in a pre-dawn operation in Dharan after the group allegedly tried to flee. Officers fired two warning shots and confiscated two Scorpio vehicles used to transport the contraband.

Key Points
  • Police recovered 210 kilograms of marijuana during an operation at Chyandanda in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-20.
  • Five suspects were arrested, including one Indian national from Madhubani, Bihar.
  • Officers fired two warning shots after the suspects allegedly attempted to escape.
  • Two Scorpio vehicles and the seized marijuana have been taken to the Area Police Office in Dharan for investigation.
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