The Armed Police Force (APF) seized 129 bottles of the banned medicine Corex, which were hidden in the fuel tank of a motorcycle at the Nepal-India border in Sarlahi District.
The seizure took place in Tribhuvan Nagar, under Brahampuri Rural Municipality-4, at border post 324/3 in no man’s land.
On Friday afternoon, four APF personnel on a motorcycle patrol from the Border Outpost (BOP) in Tribhuvan Nagar stopped a suspicious motorcycle coming from India into Nepal.
Noticing the police, the motorcyclist fled back across the border, leaving the motorcycle near the river.
129 Bottles Discovered in Fuel Tank
The security forces recovered the abandoned motorcycle and conducted a search.
During the search, officers found 129 bottles of Corex (100ml) hidden in the petrol tank.
This unusual hiding spot suggests an attempt to smuggle the restricted item across the border.
The motorcycle had the registration number ‘BR 01 FV 3331,’ which is registered in India.
This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to smuggle illegal items across the Nepal-India border.
Patrol Led by Baldev Raj Pandey
The seizure was carried out by four APF officers on a motorcycle patrol from the BOP, under the command of Assistant Sub Inspector Baldev Raj Pandey.
As they approached the motorcycle from India, they attempted to stop it.
However, the motorcyclist abandoned the vehicle and escaped back to India.
The APF recovered the motorcycle and discovered the hidden bottles.
Items to be Handed Over to Nepal Police
APF Superintendent Amar Bahadur Khatri stated they are preparing to hand over the motorcycle and the 129 bottles of Corex to the Nepal Police for further investigation.
The identity of the motorcyclist remains unknown.
Smuggling Across the Nepal-India Border
This seizure illustrates the ongoing efforts to combat the smuggling of restricted items across the open border between Nepal and India.
The Sarlahi border area is a key security focus due to the constant movement across the border.
Security forces are actively patrolling and searching to prevent illegal activities like drug smuggling.
Finding 129 bottles hidden in the fuel tank demonstrates how smugglers use ordinary vehicles to evade security.
Further investigations will determine the intended destination of the items and the identity of the transporter.