Ep: 546 | Nepal Narcotics Bureau: History, Challenges & Drug Control | Part-1 | Rabi Raj Thapa

In this powerful podcast episode, Rabi Raj Thapa, founding member of Nepal Narcotics Bureau, shares untold insights into Nepal’s drug history, narcotics control, and the evolution of drug law in Nepal. From the Hippie era Nepal experienced in the 1960s and 70s to the rising drug crime in 90s Nepal, this conversation explores how hashish in Nepal was once socially accepted and how the UN narcotics ban influenced Nepal drug policy and enforcement strategies. We discuss how Nepal established the Narcotics Bureau, the challenges of drug trafficking in Nepal, and how narcotics control Nepal evolved under international pressure. Rabi Raj Thapa explains how drug crime in Nepal became more complex over time, why the morality aspect around cannabis history Nepal shifted, and how law enforcement adapted to emerging threats in the South Asia drug trade. This episode also dives into Nepal police history, crime during the hippie era, and the connection between clean money and hidden narcotics networks. If you're interested in Nepal law enforcement podcast content, drug awareness Nepal, or understanding the roots of Nepal drug laws, this in-depth discussion provides rare firsthand insight from a founding member of the Narcotics Bureau of Nepal. Watch till the end to understand how Nepal fought drug crime and what the future holds for narcotics control in Nepal. GET CONNECTED WITH Rabi Raj Thapa: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thapa.rabiraj LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabi-raj-thapa-76387245/ Twitter - https://x.com/ThapaRabi