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Two Indians arrested with 86 kg marijuana in Nepal

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Press Trust of India Kathmandu
Two Indians were arrested in Nepal after 86 kg of marijuana was allegedly recovered from their possession, according to a media report.

Naresh Kumar Prasad, 24, and Nikesh Kumar, 19, were arrested yesterday from Bharatapur in Chitwan district in central-southern Nepal, it said.

The accused hail from Motihari district of Bihar, the Himalayan Times quoted Nepal Police officials as saying.

The contraband was found in a vehicle, bearing an Indian registration number, Chitwan's police chief, Superintendent of Police Deepak Thapa said.

The marijuana was reportedly being smuggled to India via Birgunj in Bihar by the duo, he said.

Further probe was underway.
 

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First Published: Jan 10 2018 | 7:05 PM IST

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