Two Nepali citizens have been arrested at the airport here for allegedly trying to smuggle 3-kg hashish capsules concealed with dried meat to Hong Kong.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of Nepal Police arrested the two, identified as Abir Sherpaja Magar, 41 and Narman Gurung, 65, on Friday after screening of their baggage at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
"While searching a green suitcase possessed by Magar, the security officials found two bags filled with 308 hashish capsules, mixed with dried meat of buffalo and goat," NCB Inspector Ghanashyam Shrestha said.
During preliminary investigation, police found that the two were supposed to swallow those capsules and smuggle to Hong Kong as per the instructions from their agents based in Hong Kong.
They had purchased the illegal drugs in Kathmandu for NRs 50,000 and were assured of NRs 600,000 for the job.
However, as they were not experienced and feared swallowing hashish capsules, they decided to mix them with the dried meat having similar colour to avoid detection during screening, according to police.
On Sunday, the two were remanded in police custody for further investigation. If proved guilty, the two will be penalised with up to 10 years of imprisonment.
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