KATHMANDU, July 20: The names of the individuals apprehended in connection with the seizure of approximately 100 kg of gold from the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) have been disclosed.
Among those arrested are: Dilip Bhujel (21 years old) originally from Dolakha's Melung Rural Municipality-3 and currently residing in Sankhu, Kathmandu, Ramkumar Bhujel (53 years old) – from same address currently residing in Swayambhu, Kathmandu.
Six arrested, one on the run in connection with the seizure of...
Similarly, Harkaraj Rai (49 years old) originally from Bhojpur Arun Rural Municipality-4 and currently residing in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Thapten Chhiring (49 years old) originally from Old Delhi and presently residing in Panipokhari, Kathmandu (Indian citizen), Rajendra Rai - customs agent and Ashok Lama the taxi driver have been arrested
On Wednesday, authorities seized a substantial amount of gold at TIA during a special raid conducted by the Department of Revenue Investigation on Wednesday.
The seizure of such a large amount of smuggled gold was made based on specific information that the gold was concealed within scooter brake shoes. Acting on this tip-off, a dedicated team from the Revenue Investigation Department conducted a targeted raid, resulting in the successful seizure of the valuable contraband.
At present, authorities continue to conduct thorough investigations to uncover the full extent of this smuggling operation.
