News:2026-09-16/Trafficking/armed-police-force-finds-130-kg-of-marijuana-abandoned-by-fleeing-carriers-in-a-katari-forest

News record16 September 2026Trafficking

Armed Police Force finds 130 kg of marijuana abandoned by fleeing carriers in a Katari forest

The Himalayan Times reported that an Armed Police Force motorcycle patrol from the APF Security Base in Katari recovered 130 kg of marijuana from the Saudhuri Chure forest in Katari Municipality-6, Udayapur, at around 2:30 am on Wednesday 16 September 2026. According to the report, the ten-member patrol saw suspected smugglers carrying marijuana on foot, and they fled, leaving the marijuana packed in plastic bags. It was handed to the Area Police Office in Katari for investigation.

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Date16 Sep 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryNepal

State / provinceKoshi Province

District / areaUdayapur

LocalityKatari

AgencyArmed Police Force

Coordinates26.85, 86.60

Coordinates are approximate.

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2026-09-16 Trafficking Armed Police Force finds 130 kg of marijuana abandoned by fleeing carriers in a Katari forest The Himalayan Times reported that an Armed Police Force motorcycle patrol from the APF Security Base in Katari recovered 130 kg of marijuana from the Saudhuri Chure forest in Katari Municipality-6, Udayapur, at around 2:30 am on Wednesday 16 September 2026. According to the report, the ten-member patrol saw suspected smugglers carrying marijuana on foot, and they fled, leaving the marijuana packed in plastic bags. It was handed to the Area Police Office in Katari for investigation. https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/armed-police-seize-130kg-marijuana-in-udayapur-forest Nepal Koshi Province Udayapur Katari 26° 51' 0.00" N, 86° 36' 0.00" E Armed Police Force