KATHMANDU: Police on Thursday arrested a Malaysian national with possession of 1 gram hashish from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in the Capital.

The suspect has been identified as David Nathony Santhivoo (32) bearing the passport no. A 240160670.

Police said that Santhivoo, who was heading to board a Malaysian Air flight to Malaysia, was caught with the drug during a security check.

The drug was hidden inside his jeans pant pocket, police informed.

Further investigation into the incident is underway.