Title: Nigerian Woman Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling ₹82 Crore Worth of Cocaine into India
Customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in India have arrested a Nigerian woman for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth ₹82 crore (approximately N75 million) into the country. The arrest took place after the woman arrived from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday.
Customs officials conducted a thorough inspection of the woman’s luggage, discovering concealed material inside two blue trolley bags. Further examination revealed a total of 5.8 kg of a white powdery substance suspected to be narcotics.
Upon conducting a diagnostic test, the substance appeared to contain a commercial quantity of cocaine, with an international value of ₹82.446 crore. The customs authorities have seized the drugs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and investigations are underway.
The arrest highlights the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal activities at international airports, emphasizing the collaborative work of customs officials to ensure the security and safety of the country.