Ep: 561 | Nepal Narcotics Bureau: Experience, Drug Education & Narcotics Bureau Priority | Part-2

In this episode, we sit down with Rabi Raj Thapa, a founding member of the Nepal Narcotics Bureau, to discuss his decades of experience fighting drug crime and understanding addiction. Having worked closely with narcotics investigations in Nepal, he shares powerful insights about the reality of drug addiction, how drug networks operate, and why drug education is crucial for preventing substance abuse. The conversation explores the evolving drug landscape in Nepal, including the cannabis debate, government policies, and the challenges faced by law enforcement. Rabi Raj Thapa explains the priorities of the Nepal Narcotics Bureau in the past and how strategies have changed to address the modern drug crisis. He also talks about how drug addiction begins, the psychological and social factors behind substance abuse, and why awareness and education are essential for prevention. Beyond enforcement, this discussion dives into drug education, rehabilitation, and the role families and society play in helping individuals recover from addiction. Drawing from Eastern philosophy and real-life experience in narcotics enforcement, he explains what truly works when helping someone break free from drugs. This podcast is a must-watch for anyone interested in drug awareness, addiction recovery, cannabis policy debates, and the realities of 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