May 11, 2026

PHOTOS: Nigerian Man Arrested with $525K Worth of Drugs In India

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By Farouk Mohammed

Chinedu Peter Okafor has been arrested in India for drug trafficking

The 27 year old was arrested in Gujarat India, with narcotics worth over $525,000.

The 27 year-old Nigerian identified as Chinedu Peter Okafor was travelling from Delhi to Goa when he was nabbed on the Madgoan Rajdhani Express train.

He had frequented the route and triggered suspicions before his arrest by operatives of the Narcotics Control Bureau.

Both The Times of India said upon searching the Nigerian an assortment of drugs was found on him, hidden in his bag and shoes. Found was 843gm of methamphetamine, 255gm of cocaine and 65 gm of ecstasy tablets.

The street value of the drugs, was estimated at 3.5Crores, about $525,000.

Indian law enforcement agents have repeatedly arrested Nigerians in connection with drug trafficking and fraud in the country, bringing huge shame to Nigerians in that country and at home.

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