Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Chennai Airport: Cocaine Smuggling Ring Busted, Four Arrested
Officials at Chennai Airport found a large amount of cocaine hidden in baggage.
The drugs were worth a lot of money.
Two Indian nationals were arrested for carrying the drugs, which originated from Ethiopia.
They were part of a bigger group involved in smuggling.
A Nigerian national, overstaying his medical visa, was also caught in Delhi.
The drugs were meant to be distributed from Delhi.
The investigation also revealed the involvement of an Indian origin person in Ethiopia who supplies cocaine and handles distribution of profits among the syndicate members.
NCB seized 5.618 kg of cocaine at Chennai Airport.
Two Indian nationals were arrested.
The cocaine originated from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Estimated street value of the cocaine is ₹60 crore.
A Nigerian national involved in distribution was detained in Delhi.
- Who
- Two Indian nationals and two others were arrested.
- What
- 5.618 kilograms of cocaine were seized.
- When
- Information not available.
- Where
- Chennai International Airport
- Why
- To disrupt a transnational drug syndicate.
- Seizure Location
- Chennai International Airport
- Quantity of Cocaine
- 5.618 kg
- Estimated Value
- ₹60 crore ($6.8 million)
- Nationality of Arrested
- Indian and Nigerian
- Origin of Passengers
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Distribution Hub
- Delhi
- Visa Status of Nigerian
- Overstayed medical visa
Sources
Cocaine Or Chocolate? At Chennai Airport, Drugs In 'Ferrero Rocher' Wrapping
Cocaine smuggling syndicate busted at Chennai airport: Drugs worth ₹60 crore seized; 4, including Nigerian, arrested
Over 5.6 kg of Cocaine Worth ₹60 Crore Seized at Chennai Airport; Two Arrested
