Nigerian couple arrested with drugs worth Rs 30 lakh in Navi Mumbai
Navi Mumbai: The anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) unit team of Navi Mumbai crime branch, on Thursday, arrested a Nigerian couple for possessing cocaine and mephedrone worth around Rs 29.60 lakh.
The duo was identified as Tony Ogbenna Adah (35) and his spouse Namakula Grace (30), residing at Palawa City, a township near Dombivli in Thane district. Police said they were found in possession of a commercial quantity of 25.4 grams cocaine and 56.02 grams mephedrone (MD), estimated to be worth Rs 29.60 lakh.
Nigade said the action followed a tip-off that the couple would arrive at the spot to sell drugs, following which a trap was laid and the two were apprehended.
Police said the passport and visa of both the accused were expired.
Police said Adah was arrested two years ago by APMC police after he was caught possessing mephedrone. After he was released on bail, he could not be reported to Nigeria as the court case was pending conviction. Police said he was residing for the past one year with his spouse in a rented apartment in Palava City township.
An FIR under the NDPS Act was registered against the accused at Turbhe police station.
The duo was identified as Tony Ogbenna Adah (35) and his spouse Namakula Grace (30), residing at Palawa City, a township near Dombivli in Thane district. Police said they were found in possession of a commercial quantity of 25.4 grams cocaine and 56.02 grams mephedrone (MD), estimated to be worth Rs 29.60 lakh.
Nigade said the action followed a tip-off that the couple would arrive at the spot to sell drugs, following which a trap was laid and the two were apprehended.
Police said the passport and visa of both the accused were expired.
Police said Adah was arrested two years ago by APMC police after he was caught possessing mephedrone. After he was released on bail, he could not be reported to Nigeria as the court case was pending conviction. Police said he was residing for the past one year with his spouse in a rented apartment in Palava City township.
An FIR under the NDPS Act was registered against the accused at Turbhe police station.
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