A 46-year-old Nigerian national has been apprehended in Mumbai with 203 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 2.03 crore, according to police reports released on Saturday. The arrest was carried out by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Worli police station.
Details of the Arrest
The suspect, identified as Eze Samuel Nweze, a native of Uburu in Nigeria's Ebonyi state, was allegedly residing illegally in Nalasopara near Mumbai without a valid visa. Police officials stated that he was spotted carrying a black bag near Doordarshan Kendra in Worli on Thursday night by a patrol team.
Upon noticing the police vehicle, Nweze reportedly attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. During questioning, he confessed to being in the area to supply cocaine to potential customers, the official added.
Legal Action
A case has been registered against him under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is currently underway. The seizure of 203 grams of cocaine is considered a commercial quantity under the law.
Previous Incident in Delhi
In a similar operation last month, two foreign nationals were arrested in south Delhi's Maidan Garhi for allegedly trafficking narcotics. Police recovered a commercial quantity of cocaine along with other psychotropic substances during that operation.
According to police, the arrests were made following specific intelligence received on April 27 regarding two men arriving in the area to supply drugs. Acting on the tip-off, a Maidan Garhi police team laid a trap at the identified location.
Seizure and Identification
During the operation, police recovered 102 grams of cocaine, classified as a commercial quantity, along with 13 grams of MDMA and 85 grams of methaqualone, which falls under the intermediate quantity category. The accused were identified as Chijioke Wisdom, 26, a resident of Lagos, Nigeria, and Chiqozie, 43, from Owerri in Imo State, Nigeria. Both were found living in India without valid visas.
These incidents highlight the ongoing efforts by Indian law enforcement to combat drug trafficking networks involving foreign nationals. The authorities continue to investigate the sources and distribution channels of these narcotics.
