Nepal authorities recently uncovered a clandestine gold-processing workshop in Kathmandu and arrested three Chinese nationals, highlighting the persistence of sophisticated smuggling syndicates despite decades of government crackdowns. Experts attribute the resilience of this illicit trade to a significant supply-demand gap in the domestic market and powerful financial incentives that continue to attract organized networks.
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Nepal authorities recently uncovered a clandestine gold-processing workshop in Kathmandu and arrested three Chinese nationals, highlighting the persistence of sophisticated smuggling syndicates despite decades of government crackdowns. Experts attribute the resilience of this illicit trade to a significant supply-demand gap in the domestic market and powerful financial incentives that continue to attract organized networks.
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