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Nigerian Arrested In India For Cocaine Trafficking Worth N137 Million
Nigerian Arrested In India For Cocaine Trafficking Worth N137 Million....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a significant drug enforcement operation, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai’s Bandra Unit apprehended a 31-year-old Nigerian drug peddler in India. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was found in possession of 125 grams of cocaine, estimated to be worth approximately N137,522,395.62. CONTINUE READING
The arrest took place near Andheri East during a specialized operation targeting drug traffickers in Mumbai. Following the arrest, the suspect was charged and brought before the court, which subsequently ordered his detention in police custody until January 12.
In a video posted on its X account, the Asian News International reported, “Maharashtra Bandra Unit of the Anti Narcotics Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch arrested a Nigerian from the Andheri area and seized 125 grams of cocaine drugs from him. The recovered drugs were worth Rs 1 crore 25 lakh in the international market. The police registered a case under the NDPS Act, arrested him, and produced him in the court, where he was sent to police custody till January 12.”
During the interrogation, the arrested individual confessed to his involvement in the sale of cocaine in Mumbai city and its suburban areas. Authorities are conducting further investigations to uncover additional individuals linked to the drug trade.
The ANC officials shared insights into their successful efforts in apprehending interstate drug trafficking syndicates and dismantling multiple networks in Mumbai. Notably, the ANC-Mumbai has confiscated contraband with a total value exceeding Rupees 56 Crore. They have also arrested 17 Nigerian nationals out of 231 key drug peddlers in 2023 and 2024, underscoring the ongoing commitment to combating drug-related crimes.
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