Contraband hidden in secret truck compartment; police intercepted vehicle based on tip-off
CHITWAN, JULY 27
Nepal Police on Saturday arrested an Indian national with 671 kilograms and 600 grams of marijuana from Chitwan district.
The arrestee has been identified as Sheikh Sabil Akhtar, 37, a resident of Turkauliya, East Champaran District, Bihar, India.
According to Chitwan Police, acting on a special tip-off, a team from the District Police Office stopped an Indian container truck with registration number UP-42T-3921 for a security check near Lothar Bridge in Rapti Municipality–10 at around 4:00 am. The truck was en route from Chitwan to Makawanpur.
During the inspection, police found 43 packets of marijuana-totalling 671 kilograms and 600 grams-hidden inside a false compartment in the driver's cabin.
Following the seizure, both the driver and the truck were taken into custody.
Police said further investigation into the case is currently underway.
