Police in Bhojpur arrested a 19-year-old man with 244.7 kilograms of marijuana in the Dhiring Khola area of Hatuwagadhi Rural Municipality-9, according to the District Police Office.

The man was identified as Ekraj Magar of Aamchowk Rural Municipality-7. Deputy Superintendent of Police Gyan Bahadur Khadka said officers detained him based on special information.

Items seized

Police also seized six sacks, a motorcycle and a mobile phone during the operation.