Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Drug Busts in Mumbai and Bengaluru
In Mumbai, the police caught a Nigerian man with a lot of drugs called Mephedrone.
They found 255 grams of it, which is worth a lot of money, around ₹51 lakh.
The police got a tip that someone was bringing drugs to the area, so they set a trap and caught the man near a police post.
This big drug catch has made people in the area worried and surprised.
In Bengaluru, the police also caught two African nationals with a lot of drugs worth ₹28.75 crore.
They found MDMA and hydro ganja, which were meant to be sold during the New Year celebrations.
The police are now investigating more to stop drugs from coming into the area.
A Nigerian national was arrested in Nalasopara, Mumbai, for possessing 255 grams of Mephedrone worth approximately ₹51 lakh 10 thousand.
The arrest was made near the Pragati Nagar Beat police chowki, under Tulinj Police Station jurisdiction, based on a tip-off.
In Bengaluru, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) seized ₹28.75 crore worth of synthetic drugs and hydro ganja, arresting two African nationals.
The seized drugs in Bengaluru included 10.369 kg of MDMA and 8 kg of hydro ganja, intended for large-scale sale during New Year celebrations.
Intensified surveillance will continue across Bengaluru as part of New Year security measures.
- Who
- A Nigerian national in Mumbai and two African nationals in Bengaluru
- What
- Arrested for drug trafficking with significant quantities of drugs
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Nalasopara, Mumbai and Bengaluru
- Why
- To prevent drug smuggling and trafficking ahead of New Year celebrations
Law Enforcement
Drug Traffickers
Drug Seizures
Law Enforcement
Law enforcement agencies have successfully seized large quantities of drugs, disrupting trafficking networks ahead of New Year celebrations.
Drug Traffickers
Drug traffickers continue to operate, sourcing and distributing drugs despite increased surveillance.
- Location 1
- Nalasopara, Mumbai
- Drug Seized 1
- 255 grams of Mephedrone
- Estimated Value 1
- ₹51 lakh 10 thousand
- Arresting Authority 1
- Crime Branch Unit 3
- Jurisdiction 1
- Tulinj Police Station, Pragati Nagar
- Location 2
- Bengaluru
- Drug Seized 2
- 10.369 kg of MDMA and 8 kg of hydro ganja
- Estimated Value 2
- ₹28.75 crore
- Arresting Authority 2
- Central Crime Branch (CCB)
- Arrested Individuals 2
- Nancy Omarilawa (Tanzanian), Emmanuel Arenzi Idiko (Nigerian)
Sources
Massive Drug Bust In Nalasopara: Nigerian National Caught With 255 Grams Of Mephedrone Worth ₹51 Lakh
Drugs Worth Rs 28 Crore Seized By Bengaluru Cops Ahead Of New Year, Foreign Drug Peddlers Arrested
CCB seizes drugs worth Rs 28.75 crore in Bengaluru; two African nationals arrested ahead of New Year
