- Operatives of the Anti-Narcotic Wing of the Indian Central Crime Branch have arrested three Nigerian nationals after seizing 10.27 kg of MDMA crystals and 2.044 kg of hydroponic ganja worth approximately Rs 23 crore.
- Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects entered India using medical and tourist visas as a cover before engaging in the illicit drug trade.
- The arrested individuals allegedly procured the high-value narcotics from a Delhi-based Nigerian supplier, highlighting a wider cross-city distribution network that authorities are now investigating.
Operatives of the Anti-Narcotic Wing of the Indian Central Crime Branch have arrested three Nigerian nationals for their alleged involvement in a major international drug trafficking syndicate.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspects initially entered India on medical and tourist visas before launching into the illegal drug trade.
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Acting on a precise tip-off, security operatives raided a residence within the Madanayakanahalli police limits, where the suspects were taken into custody.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Ambemo Victor, 37; Chime Moses, 36; and Karikari Ames, 33. A fourth individual was also apprehended during the coordinated law enforcement operation.
During the raid, the Anti-Narcotic Wing recovered a massive haul of illicit substances. The seized narcotics included 10.27 kilograms of MDMA crystals, valued at approximately Rs 21 crore, alongside 2.044 kilograms of hydroponic ganja.
The total street value of the confiscated contraband is estimated to be around Rs 23 crore.
Preliminary investigations conducted by the Indian authorities revealed that the syndicate had procured the synthetic drugs from another Nigerian national who is currently based in Delhi.
This major narcotics bust comes on the heels of previous law enforcement actions against foreign nationals in the country.
Just two months prior, four other Nigerians were apprehended by Indian security agencies in separate incidents involving alleged fraud and impersonation.
In those earlier cases, the Gurugram Police arrested three suspects, identified as Chinedu, Sunday, and Jules, for executing a social media fraud scheme where they allegedly impersonated women to scam victims. A fourth suspect, 49-year-old Uchenwa, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force.
Indian authorities have indicated that investigations are still ongoing to track down the Delhi-based supplier and completely unravel the full extent of the trafficking network.
Meanwhile, local security agencies have reiterated their commitment to clamping down on international syndicates exploiting visa privileges to conduct illegal operations within the country.
