SIRAHA: The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal has seized a cargo vehicle along with illegal goods worth around Rs 4 million and arrested two individuals in the border area of Siraha.
According to the APF, the goods were being illegally transported from Nepal to India when they were intercepted during a special patrol in Devnagar area of Nawarajpur Rural Municipality–5.
Chief of APF No. 7 Battalion Siraha, Armed Police Superintendent Sumanjung Thapa, said a 35-member patrol team deployed from the battalion headquarters stopped a Tata Tutone vehicle (registration Sa 1 Kha 535) at around 9:00 pm last night on suspicion and carried out a search.
During the inspection, authorities recovered cosmetics, toothpaste, and walnuts concealed inside the vehicle.
The APF estimates the total value of the seized goods and vehicle at approximately Rs 4 million.
Two individuals, 50-year-old Rajesh Kumar Yadav and 39-year-old Anand Yadav, both residents of Nawarajpur Rural Municipality-5, have been arrested in connection with the case.
The APF said the seized goods, vehicle, and the arrested individuals are being handed over to the customs office for further legal action. Authorities added that surveillance and border patrols have been intensified to curb smuggling activities in the region.
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