Four Nigerian nationals have been arrested in India over alleged involvement in a drug trafficking network, with narcotics worth approximately ₹15 crore (₦ 2.1 bn) recovered during a series of operations.
The Hindu reported on Wednesday that the arrests followed coordinated operations by the Narcotics Control Bureau, state police and other security agencies targeting foreign nationals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and overstaying their visas in India.
The investigation began on July 18 after intelligence from the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force led NCB operatives and police to Khanpur, Delhi.
The agency said, “The operation resulted in the seizure of over 5 kg of amphetamine and the arrest of a Nigerian national, Obase Prosper Ogboronjor.”
The NCB said Ogboronjor was also wanted by the Uttar Pradesh STF in connection with an alleged cyber-fraud case involving approximately ₹68 lakh.
It said, “The accused was also wanted by the STF in a major cyber-fraud case involving approximately ₹68 lakh,” adding that he had been “overstaying in India despite the expiration of his medical visa in June 2023.”
