Three Nigerians have been arrested by the crime branch of Chandigarh Police in India after finding them in possession of 204.86 gm amphetamine drug on Monday.
The police, according to Hindustan Times, received secret information that three African nationals were coming to Chandigarh with large quantities of narcotics to be supplied in night clubs in the Industrial Area, Phase 1.
The suspects are Frank Nwokeji, Loua and Jack David llobi Tochukwu Devid, all hailing from Nigeria and residing in New Delhi.
The suspects were, however, stopped near Haryana Roadways workshop in Industrial Area, Phase 1.
On frisking them, the police team recovered 204.86 gm amphetamine drug from their possession and booked them under Section 22 of the NDPS Act.
Police said all three had a criminal past.
“They came to India on a short-term medical visa and got involved in drug peddling. Their visas had already expired. They purchased the drug from a supplier at cheap rate and were planning to sell it at a higher rate at nightclubs in the Tricity area for quick money,” said a police official.
The police authorities said investigation into the case was ongoing, hoping to crack down on more members of the drug syndicate.
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
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