News:2026-09-21/Trafficking/police-recover-182-kg-of-marijuana-in-nine-sacks-from-forest-at-katari-in-udayapur

News record21 September 2026Trafficking

Police recover 182 kg of marijuana in nine sacks from forest at Katari in Udayapur

The Himalayan Times reported that a patrol team from the Area Police Office, Katari recovered 182 kilograms of marijuana at around 7.30 pm on 21 September 2026 in Katari Municipality-6, Udayapur district. According to the District Police Office, Udayapur, the consignment was packed in nine sacks and concealed in bushes near an open area in the forest. Police said the marijuana was found unattended and has been kept at the Area Police Office, Katari, with an investigation under way. No arrest was reported, and no origin, destination or valuation was given.

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Date21 Sep 2026

CategoryTrafficking

CountryNepal

State / provinceKoshi Province

District / areaUdayapur

LocalityKatari

AgencyNepal Police

Coordinates26.85, 86.60

Coordinates are approximate.

Source report

2026-09-21 Trafficking Police recover 182 kg of marijuana in nine sacks from forest at Katari in Udayapur The Himalayan Times reported that a patrol team from the Area Police Office, Katari recovered 182 kilograms of marijuana at around 7.30 pm on 21 September 2026 in Katari Municipality-6, Udayapur district. According to the District Police Office, Udayapur, the consignment was packed in nine sacks and concealed in bushes near an open area in the forest. Police said the marijuana was found unattended and has been kept at the Area Police Office, Katari, with an investigation under way. No arrest was reported, and no origin, destination or valuation was given. https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/182-kg-marijuana-seized-in-udayapur Nepal Koshi Province Udayapur Katari 26° 51' 0.00" N, 86° 36' 0.00" E Nepal Police