Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Nigerian arrested with Rs 1.02 crore drugs in Palghar
A Nigerian man named Justine Usifo, also known as Michael Grace, was caught by the police in Palghar, Maharashtra.
They found a lot of drugs called mephedrone worth Rs 1.02 crore in his flat.
The police got a tip that some foreigners were selling drugs from this flat.
The man had been living in the flat without proper checks by the landlord.
The police also booked the landlord for not verifying the tenant.
The police want people to always check foreigners who rent their properties to stop crimes like this.
A 53-year-old Nigerian national was arrested in Palghar for possessing mephedrone worth Rs 1.02 crore.
The police acted on a tip-off about foreign nationals selling drugs from a flat in Nalasopara.
2.054 kg of mephedrone was seized during the search of the accused and his premises.
The accused had been staying in the rented premises without proper verification by the property owner.
A case was registered against the accused under the NDPS Act, Immigration and Foreigners Act, and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Justine Usifo alias Michael Grace, a 53-year-old Nigerian national
- What
- Arrest for possession of mephedrone worth Rs 1.02 crore
- When
- July 29
- Where
- Nalasopara, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Why
- To prevent the sale and distribution of narcotic substances
Law Enforcement Perspective
Property Owner's Perspective
Property Verification
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police emphasize the importance of mandatory verification of foreign nationals renting properties to prevent criminal activities.
Property Owner's Perspective
The property owner may argue that they were unaware of the tenant's illegal activities and did not have the means to verify his background.
- Accused Name
- Justine Usifo alias Michael Grace
- Drug Seized
- 2.054 kg of mephedrone
- Value of Drugs
- Rs 1,02,75,000
- Location
- Nalasopara, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Acts Violated
- NDPS Act, Immigration and Foreigners Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita