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Nigerian Woman Arrested in Bengaluru With ₹10 Crore MDMA Haul

Police are pursuing her overseas contact after uncovering clandestine smuggling tactics

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The accused reportedly claimed he had come to India to pursue education at a college in Telangana.
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Overview

  • On June 10, the Central Crime Branch's anti-narcotics wing detained 25-year-old Princess during a raid in Tarahunase village near Rajanukunte.
  • Authorities seized 5.325 kg of MDMA crystals concealed in new dress materials and valued at about ₹10 crore.
  • Officials say she entered India in 2021 on a business visa before securing a student visa for Hyderabad without enrolling and let her visa expire.
  • Princess told investigators she was a mule carrying drugs on instructions from an associate in Nigeria, who remains at large.
  • Ahead of the International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 26, Bengaluru City Police will organize walkathons, workshops and school events to boost awareness and rehabilitation.