Two Nigerians arrested in India for drug trafficking

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At least two Nigerians, Chima Ibe and Chimezie Lazarus, are facing trial in India after being arrested in separate operations for alleged drug trafficking, PUNCH Metro reports.

The 40-year-old Ibe was arrested by the Tulinj Police in Nalasopara East during a major anti-narcotics operation on Monday.

According to The Free Press Journal, Ibe, who was a resident of Pragatinagar, Nalasopara, was found in possession of over one kilogram of methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, valued at more than ₹2.08 crore (about N343m).

The police said the contraband, concealed in transparent plastic bags, was seized from his apartment along with ₹34,500 (about N569,000) in cash. Punch