Nigerian Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in India
Chidera Jonathan, a 26-year-old Nigerian man, was arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Central District Police in New Delhi for alleged drug trafficking. On Wednesday, police seized 23.74 grams of MDMA from him, which they classified as a commercial quantity.
His arrest followed a tip-off received by Assistant Sub-Inspector Satveer on Tuesday regarding a Nigerian national involved in drug supply in the Central District. A trap was set at the Civic Centre in Kamla Market, leading to Jonathan's apprehension.
He reportedly confessed to obtaining the drugs from another Nigerian national named Prince, believed to reside in Tughlakabad Extension. Jonathan entered India in October 2024 on a medical visa as a medical attendant but remained in the country after his visa expired.
He claimed he turned to drug trafficking to cover his daily expenses. His arrest contributes to the increasing number of Nigerians facing prosecution in India for drug-related offenses.
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