The Narcotics Control Bureau of Nepal apprehended a 52 year old Indian man at Tribhuvan International Airport, allegedly possessing 5.5 kg of white heroin valued at approximately Rs 220 million.
The suspect, identified as Revaz Tighri from Maharashtra, was detained on November 14 after arriving in Kathmandu from Thailand.
According to the Narcotics Control Bureau, the heroin, worth an estimated Rs 220 million, was intended for transport to India.
Arrest Made During Airport Operation
Authorities reported that Tighri was captured during an operation aimed at individuals suspected of smuggling illegal drugs internationally.
The Narcotics Control Bureau had been observing suspicious travelers to combat drug trafficking at Nepal’s airports. Tighri was identified during this investigation and arrested at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Previous Visits to Nepal
The suspect had previously visited Nepal twice, once by air and once overland from India, after traveling from Laos.
He has also been to various other countries, including Laos, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Cambodia, according to police reports.
Authorities noted that he was a significant figure in an international drug trafficking network.
Mechanical Engineering Certificate Confiscated
Police seized a mechanical engineering certificate from Tighri during the arrest.
The Narcotics Control Bureau confirmed that the 5.5 kg of heroin had an estimated market value of Rs 220 million, intended for delivery to India.
This arrest is part of Nepal’s ongoing efforts to identify and prevent international drug trafficking through its airports and borders. The investigation is ongoing.