Police have seized 231 kilograms of marijuana from the Balan River, located on the border of Siraha and Saptari districts in southern Nepal.
During a search operation, officers recovered seven sacks of suspected marijuana from a pit in the river.
“We received specific information around 1 a.m. on Wednesday that marijuana was hidden in the riverbed,” stated SP Basudev Pathak, Chief of the Siraha District Police Office.
Joint Police Team Conducts Search
A joint team from the Area Police Office at Lahan and Thadi Police Post in Siraha was dispatched to the scene.
While inspecting the area, police discovered a substance believed to be marijuana hidden in a pit within the river.
After coordinating with the Belhi Police Post and the Armed Police Force Border Outpost in Belhi Saptari, police initiated a comprehensive search operation.
As a result, seven sacks of marijuana weighing 231 kilograms were recovered.
No Suspects Detected
However, authorities reported that no suspects were present at the scene.
Police are now investigating who concealed the marijuana in the river and their intentions.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating illegal drug storage and transportation.