Smuggling networks exploit Nepal’s open border to flood markets with untaxed goods
AI Summary
Smuggling networks are using Nepal's open southern border to bring untaxed goods—including sugar, fertiliser, clothing, phones, and medicines—into local markets. The illicit trade cuts government revenue and disadvantages legitimate businesses.
From sugar and fertiliser to clothes, mobile phones and medicines, illicit consignments continue to enter Nepal through southern border crossings, depriving the state of revenue and undercutting legitimate traders.
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