Armed police held an Indian citizen in the customs area of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu in April 2026. The man had arrived from Colombo on a Sri Lankan Airlines flight. About two kilograms of marijuana were reportedly found.
The suspect and the drugs were handed to Nepal Police for investigation. The report is credited to RSS and quotes an Armed Police Force spokesperson. He is not named, and no charges are reported.
Why it matters: The amount was about 2 kg, and the case moved from armed police to Nepal Police for investigation.
Source: Radio Nepal, 2026-04-13. Forgotten Prisoner's account is based on this reporting. An arrest or charge is not proof of guilt.