KATHMANDU: Police said on Friday that they have apprehended two youth in possession of as many as 46 "stolen" mobile phones from Kathmandu.

Identified as Sandesh Lama (20) from Thulopokhara and Ramesh Lama (18) of Bhakunde Beshi of Kavre district, the duo were arrested from Bagbazaar of the Capital on Thursday.

Meanwhile, 24-year-old Prabeen Rai, a permanent resident from Dhankuta, currently residing at Banepa-11 in Kavre was also arrested on the charge of purchasing the phones.

Further investigation into the incident is underway, said police