China-Nepal border witnessing a spike in gold smuggling
Border crossings between Nepal and China have become hubs for gold smuggling and illegal transactions, media reports said.
Areas such as Rasuwa, Sindhupalchok, and Dolakha, in close proximity to Kathmandu, have emerged as key centers for illegal gold trading, with police operations unveiling significant quantities of smuggled gold, reported EPardafas.
In a recent investigation report released by Dolakha police, it was disclosed that over 11 kg of gold was recovered, but startlingly, more than 33 kg of gold was smuggled, implicating Chinese smugglers in the illicit activities, the news portal reported.
Rasuwagadhi crossing is reportedly witnessing a spike in gold smuggling.
Three people were arrested with regard to the issue in the area recently.
They were identified as Suresh Tamang, Nimatasi Tamang, and Nwang Lopchan Tamang.
Police found 12 tola gold rings brought from Kerung from their possession.
Police Chief DSP Subas Budhathoki informed that the arrested individuals had gold worth NPR 13 lacs and 88 thousand, which was sent to the customs office for further legal processing, the news portal reported.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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