Suspected Nigerian drug peddler arrested with 400 ecstasy pills worth over N8m in India

The Govindapura Police has arrested a 47-year-old Nigerian nationwide and allegedly recovered over 400 ecstasy capsules value ?15.5 lakh (N8.5m) from him.

The accused recognized merely as Thomas Ok was arrrested on Monday, August 16, whereas he was ready for his clients to ship the medicine, the police stated.

A senior officer instructed media individuals on Tuesday that Govindapura police inspector, Prakash R  acquired a reputable info {that a} international nationwide was standing close to HRBR structure fifth cross for his purchasers and his actions have been discovered to be suspicious.

“Appearing on the knowledge, Prakash R and his crime crew swung into motion and rushed to the spot. The crew stored a detailed watch on the international nationwide and when our crew obtained affirmation that he’s in possession drug the crew raided the place and caught him purple handed,” the officer stated.

After he was arrested, the crew interrogated him and primarily based on his info the police raided his home and “recovered the medicine.”

The police are verifying his journey paperwork and questioning the owner to determine since when he had been staying in the home and his work background.

The police said that the customers of the accused are largely college students and IT professionals.

“We’re looking for out the supply of his medicine and the way lengthy he’s operational. A Case beneath NDPS Act has been registered in opposition to the accused and additional investigation is on.” the officer added.