7 months ago
Nigerian man arrested with drugs worth Rs 5 crore in Bengaluru
A Nigerian man named Ernest Onyekachi Ugah was arrested in Bengaluru for selling drugs.
The police found 2.5 kg of MDMA and 300 ecstasy pills worth Rs 5.15 crore.
Ugah had two previous cases for similar crimes and had overstayed in India after his visa expired.
The police are still investigating to find out where the drugs came from and who else is involved.
They also want faster trials for such cases to stop repeat offenders.
Nigerian national Ernest Onyekachi Ugah arrested for drug peddling in Bengaluru.
Police seized 2.5 kg of MDMA and 300 ecstasy pills worth Rs 5.15 crore.
Ugah had two previous cases under the NDPS Act and had overstayed in India.
Arrested while allegedly involved in peddling narcotic substances in Munnekolalu.
Investigation ongoing to trace the source of drugs and identify other involved individuals.
- Who
- Ernest Onyekachi Ugah, a 45-year-old Nigerian national
- What
- Arrested for possessing and peddling MDMA and ecstasy pills
- Where
- Munnekolalu, Marathahalli, Bengaluru
- When
- Arrested on Monday night
- Why
- To bust a major drug peddling racket and recover narcotic substances
Key facts
- Arrested Person
- Ernest Onyekachi Ugah, 45, from Nigeria
- Location of Arrest
- Munnekolalu, Marathahalli, Bengaluru
- Seized Drugs
- 2.5 kg MDMA and 300 ecstasy pills
- Estimated Value
- Rs 5.15 crore in international market
- Previous Cases
- Two under NDPS Act in Bengaluru
- Visa Status
- Expired, overstayed in India
- Legal Action
- Case registered under NDPS Act
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing to trace drug network
Quotes
Police officer
A police officer from the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch in Bengaluru.
“The accused had come to the city around five years ago for medical treatment, but overstayed and remained involved in unlawful activities. His visa has expired, yet he continued to stay in the country and was repeatedly found involved in criminal activities.”
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“If fast-track trials are conducted, such accused can be deported to their home country at the earliest. In the absence of fast-track proceedings, they keep getting bail and continue with the same offences.”
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