Royal Bhutan Police narcotics officers made the arrests on 25 February 2026 in Thimphu and Phuentsholing, according to The Bhutanese. The case began with a tip-off from the Customs Office in Thimphu. Over 28 kg of cannabis was seized, 12.91 kg from one suspect and 15.6 kg from another.
Those arrested were a 33-year-old Bhutanese man, a 30-year-old Bhutanese man from Babesa and a 40-year-old Indian national. All three are described as under investigation; no charges or sentence are reported.
Why it matters: The quantity is trafficking-scale. Bhutan's penalties for such cases are heavy, but this article does not state them.
Source: The Bhutanese, 2026-02-28 (translated from en). Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.