1,044 Individuals Involved in Drug Trafficking Arrested Across Nepal in 8 Days

Between April 22 and April 29, the Nepal Police arrested 1,044 individuals involved in drug trafficking across the country. Arrests were made in the Kathmandu Valley, Koshi, Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim provinces. During this period, various narcotics including cannabis, charas, heroin, pollen, diazepam, phenargan, buprenorphine, and tramadol were seized.

As part of a police sweep operation from April 22 to April 29, these arrests were executed nationwide. Breakdown of arrests by region includes: 41 in the Kathmandu Valley, 593 in Koshi Province, 30 in Madhesh Province, 51 in Bagmati Province, 140 in Gandaki Province, 42 in Lumbini Province, 87 in Karnali Province, and 60 in Sudurpashchim Province.

During this timeframe, the police confiscated 176 kilograms 51 grams 180 milligrams of illegal cannabis, 16 kilograms 809 grams 400 milligrams of charas, 1 kilogram 372 grams 866 milligrams of heroin, 1 kilogram 142 grams of pollen, 1,224 ampoules of controlled substance diazepam, 1,417 ampoules of phenargan, 1,076 ampoules of buprenorphine, 41 ampoules of Lupijesic, 62,095 tablets of tramadol, 242 tablets of Nitrobate, and 130 tablets of Spasmo.

The Police Headquarters has stated that all police departments are prioritizing special sweep operations to apprehend individuals involved in such illegal activities.