10 held with parcels containing cannabis and heroin brought from USA
Kathmandu, September 17 Ten people have been arrested along with cannabis and heroin smuggled in from the United States of America (USA). The drugs arrived in Nepal via the postal service. The Narcotics Drugs Control Bureau in Kathmandu informed that six individuals involved in the delivery of cannabis, and four individuals in the distribution of heroin brought from the USA, were arrested following a tip-off. The bureau’s SP Chakra Raj Joshi informed that the police have launched an investigation against them in accordance with the Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act, 1976. Joshi stated that they were apprehended when cannabis was discovered inside the parcels they were delivering. As per the police report, a package sent via post from the USA destined for Birgunj, via the General Post Office in Dillibazar, was subjected to examination due to suspicions. During the inspection, 900 grams of brown sugar were seized. In connection with this incident, Dalluram and Habib Miya from Birgunj w...