गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Special ∕ Foreigner arrested with drug from TIA Special Foreigner arrested with drug from TIA KathmanduPati April 18, 2026 KATHMANDU – The police have arrested an American citizen at Tribhuvan International Airport with five bottles, each containing 10.25 litres of liquid resembling cannabis/hash oil. Superintendent of Police at the Airport Security Office, Raj Kumar Silwal, said that the person arrested is 46-year-old Ognian Petrov, holder of passport number A 83488487. “During screening at the luggage checking area, the luggage brought by the person appeared suspicious, and upon opening it, five bottles of oil resembling marijuana/hemp plant oil, each of 1.25 litres, were found,” SP Silwal said. Spokesperson Silwal stated that the arrested individual, an American citizen, has been handed over to a police team deployed at the airport by the Narcotics Control Bureau for necessary investigation and action. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize Nepal’s child marriage rate falls to 28% but 2030 goal… Nepal expands taxes across seven key economic sectors Heavy rain threat looms across Nepal amid monsoon Education, sports sector in government’s top priority: Education Minister Pokharel Bangladeshi Ambassador pays courtesy call on Speaker Aryal Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun Chinese Ambassador Yanqi meets President Bhandari amid deepening political crisis Vaccine prepared by Russia will be provided to Nepal, says Ambassador Novikov London embassy hosts webinar on health, science, diplomacy and international relations ADB Ventures provides Rs 14.7 million grant to Good Bricks System Budget increased in health sector Nepal-Japan relations will continue to develop says Shinzo Abe BAN president Neupane dies of COVID-19
