KATHMANDU, May 31 -- Police arrested three individuals with approximately 1,143 kilograms and 275 grams (12.5 quintals) of illegal marijuana.

They arrested two people from Ranitaar in Chaudandigadhi Municipality-1, Udayapur, and one from Jhanjhana in Hariharpur Gadhi Rural Municipality-2, Sindhuli. The latter was carrying around 107 kilograms and 110 grams of marijuana.

The arrested individuals are Ratna Maya Shrestha and 42-year-old Kamala Shrestha of Ranitaar, Udayapur, and 19-year-old Gopal Sah of Garuda Municipality-4, Rautahat.

After receiving a tip-off about marijuana hidden in Maya's house, a team from the Udayapur District Police Office searched the residence and found the drugs packed in 35 sacks. They then arrested both women...