Gold smuggling case update: One more arrested

Ratopati July 26, 2023
Gold smuggling case update: One more arrested

KATHMANDU, July 26: One more person has been arrested by the Department of Revenue Investigation in the case of smuggling about 1 quintal of illegal gold from Tribhuwan Airport.

An official of the Department of Revenue Investigation told Ratopati that a person named Surendra Tamang was arrested from Kathmandu with the help of the armed police.

He was arrested by the Department under the accusation of finding a warehouse for the gold smugglers.

So far, 17 people including Surendra have been arrested in the case. The Department is investigating the arrestees within a deadline by the Patan High Court.

See also:
Illegal gold case: Revenue Department calls for Police assistance
Gold smuggling case: 6 including Customs agent arrested

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