Nepal Police Nab Indian and Thai Nationals with Drugs at Kathmandu Airport
In a significant drug bust, Nepal Police arrested two individuals, including an Indian national, at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport. The suspects were found with over 10 kilograms of marijuana after arriving from Bangkok. The police have transferred them to the Narcotics Control Bureau for further investigation. This incident highlights ongoing issues with drug trafficking in the region. Read on to discover more details about this arrest and its implications.
| Jun 3, 2025, 15:04 IST
Drug Arrests at Kathmandu Airport
Kathmandu: Authorities in Nepal have apprehended two suspects, one of whom is an Indian national, for allegedly transporting illegal narcotics on a flight from Bangkok to Tribhuvan International Airport on Monday night.
The police seized a total of 10 kilograms and 420 grams of marijuana from the individuals.
As per the official announcement from the Nepal Police headquarters, the arrested suspects are Somask Patcha, a 43-year-old Thai citizen, and 29-year-old Pereira Giffin from India.
They arrived in Kathmandu aboard a Nepal Airlines flight, carrying the drugs.
The suspects have been transferred to the Narcotics Control Bureau for a detailed investigation.