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Airline Crew Member Arrested at Doha Airport for Gold Smuggling

Nepal Airlines staff detained at Hamad International Airport for allegedly carrying undeclared gold.

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Airline Crew Member Arrested at Doha Airport for Gold Smuggling

A Nepal Airlines crew member found themselves in serious trouble after being arrested in Doha for suspected gold smuggling, according to a Nepal News report released on December 1.

Caught During Routine Check

The crew member was about to board a flight from Doha to Kathmandu when customs officers at Hamad International Airport pulled them aside for inspection. During the check, authorities found 93.3 grams of gold, which immediately raised red flags.

Flight Delayed, Staff Suspended

Because of the incident, the scheduled flight ended up being delayed by 35 minutes—not a massive delay, but still enough to affect the entire operation.

As for the crew member, the airline reportedly handed down a three-month suspension while the investigation moves forward.

What Happens Next

Authorities in Doha are now handling the case, and the final outcome will depend on the investigation. For now, the crew member remains under suspicion for attempting to smuggle gold out of Qatar.

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