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542 kg marijuana seized
An investigation is underway about the case, said police.
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An investigation is underway about the case, said police.
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Published at : February 19, 2024
Updated at : February 19, 2024 17:08
Chitwan
A police patrol seized a huge cache of marijuana from two trucks at Jhurjhure along the East-West Highway in Chitwan on Sunday night.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Shreeram Bhandari, police confiscated 542 kilogrammes of marijuana from two stationary trucks.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Shreeram Bhandari, police confiscated 542 kilogrammes of marijuana from two stationary trucks.
Rameshnath Dahal, 32, of Dhankuta and Khusiram Tharu, 25, of Kapilvastu were arrested for investigation.
The seized contraband and the suspects were made public amid a press meet on Monday.
The seized contraband and the suspects were made public amid a press meet on Monday.
An investigation is underway about the case, said police.
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