A Nigerian national is currently assisting Indian authorities in its investigations after he was caught peddling drugs.
Ugochukwu John Nnadi was nabbed by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Navi Mumbai police on Thursday afternoon for trying to sell mephedrone rock and powder.
Reports in India news media said about 25 grammes of the drug in powder form and 85 grammes in rock form, together estimated to be worth around ₹3.30 lakh (about N1.6m), were seized from him.
The 37-year-old Nigerian national was arrested after a tip-off.
According to Inspector Maya More, the police laid traps in Koparkhairane, where Nnadi usually carry out his activities and on Thursday, the Nigerian walked into the trap.
“When he realised that we were police officials, he tried to escape. After a struggle, we caught hold of him. We found some pav in his possession, and on opening it, we found the drugs hidden inside,” Ms. More told the Hindu.
Police found that Nnadi went to India three years ago on a business visa where he started trading in women’s and children’s clothing.
The visa has now expired. He later started peddling drugs to make easy money.
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