In Koshi, crime is moving beyond the street

Rising substance abuse, cross-border smuggling and cybercrime are reshaping the security challenge, as police confront the growing use of social media to inflame tensions and mobilise crowds.

For police in Koshi, the crime challenge is moving beyond the street. Drug trafficking, cross-border smuggling, cybercrime and social media-driven unrest are adding new dimensions to conventional offences such as murder, theft and assault.