International Drug Bust: Four Foreign Nationals, Including Indian Woman, Arrested in Nepal

Nepal Police arrested four foreign nationals, including an Indian woman, for drug trafficking involving 4.504 kg of cocaine worth Rs 158 million. The suspects were apprehended with drugs hidden in various ways and were preparing for further distribution. An investigation into the case is ongoing.

In a significant operation, the Nepal Police announced the arrest of four foreign nationals, including an Indian woman, on charges related to drug trafficking worth millions of rupees. The arrests were made public during a press conference on Thursday.

The suspects, identified as Tanzanian citizen Donald Jackson Mabuga, 39, Bolivian Laura Kruz Tikon, 33, Venezuelan Simon Antino Alfonjo Rada, 39, and 27-year-old Indian Lalruta Sangi, were caught with 4.504 kg of cocaine valued at Rs 158 million. They employed various methods to smuggle the drugs, such as swallowing capsules and hiding them in buttons.

Authorities apprehended the Bolivian woman three days prior at Tribhuvan International Airport, while the Venezuelan suspect was arrested at a hotel in Thamel based on a tip-off. The Indian woman, who intended to fly to New Delhi with the drugs, was also detained. The police have launched a detailed investigation into the matter.

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