Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Nigerian National Arrested with Cocaine in Nalasopara
Police in Nalasopara, India, caught a man from Nigeria with a lot of cocaine.
They found 60 grams of cocaine worth ₹12.6 lakh.
The man's name is Nguessan Tanguy, and he is 37 years old.
The police got a tip that someone was bringing drugs, so they went to check and found the cocaine.
Now, the police are trying to find out more about who else might be involved in this drug case.
The police are led by Senior Police Inspector Vijay Jadhav.
A 37-year-old Nigerian national, Nguessan Tanguy, was arrested in Pragati Nagar, Nalasopara East.
Police seized 60 grams of cocaine valued at approximately ₹12.6 lakh.
The arrest was made by the Tulinj Police Detection Team and the Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC).
The operation was conducted based on a tip-off about drug smuggling.
Authorities are investigating to uncover the broader drug network.
- Who
- Nguessan Tanguy, a 37-year-old Nigerian national
- What
- Arrested with 60 grams of cocaine worth ₹12.6 lakh
- When
- December 27
- Where
- Pragati Nagar, Nalasopara East
- Why
- To disrupt drug trafficking activities in the area
- Location
- Pragati Nagar, Nalasopara East
- Arrested Individual
- Nguessan Tanguy, 37-year-old Nigerian national
- Drug Seized
- 60 grams of cocaine
- Estimated Value
- ₹12.6 lakh
- Investigating Agencies
- Tulinj Police Detection Team and Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC)
- Lead Investigator
- Senior Police Inspector Vijay Jadhav