INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Kathmandu, November 11
The Narcotics Control Bureau with the support of Airport Customs Office arrested a Brazilian national with 2.1
kilograms cocaine from Tribhuvan International Airport today.
Sergio Truh, 61, (passport number XY 75937) of Brazil, an alleged suspect
associated with a transnational drug racket, was taken into custody from Tribhuvan International Airport today.
The consignment of cocaine
is said to be worth around Rs 100 million in the international drug market
Police said Truh, who arrived in Nepal on a Qatar Airways flight, intended to smuggle the drug to India
SSP Basanta Lama of NCB said undercover narcotics police tracked the drug carrier, who was carrying the drug in his backpack, from TIA
Police are further investigating the case.
The Brazilian citizen will be charged under the Narcotic Drugs (Control) Act1976
If convicted, he can be liable to life imprisonment.
Cocaine is often known as ‘rich person drug& and Nepal is not often considered its
market due to its high price
It is a strong stimulant mostly used as a recreational drug.
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