Persistent smuggling incidents at Tribhuvan International Airport spark security concerns

On December 23, 2023, officials from the Customs Department received information indicating that an individual would be arriving with four kilograms of gold on a Fly Dubai flight. The authorities also obtained the passport number of the person travelling on flight number FZ 1133.

Sources at Tribhuvan International Airport Customs Office revealed that individuals arriving in Nepal via business class tickets were supposed to undergo checks on the plane. However, this did not occur due to a lack of coordination between the plane’s staff and customs officials.