Nigerian woman smuggling drugs from Delhi to Mumbai arrested with party drugs worth Rs 7 crore
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Thursday arrested a Nigerian woman in Bandra for allegedly smuggling drugs like Amphetamine and Ecstasy worth around Rs 7 crore. She was travelling by bus from Delhi to Mumbai and had concealed the drugs in her bag.
The arrested woman has been identified as Blessing Favor Oboh, 23.
According to sources, DRI had received specific information about the attempted smuggling, and based on the tip-off, the woman was arrested at the Kalanagar bus stand in Bandra.
When the trolley bag she was carrying was searched, 2.563kg of Amphetamine and 584 gram of Ecstasy tablets were found. Amphetamine and Ecstasy are prohibited drugs under the law.
During interrogation, the Nigerian woman reportedly confessed to her crime.
In her statement to DRI, she claimed that she was going to get a lucrative commission from her handler. But before that, she was arrested.
She has been arrested under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that a large international gang is involved in this case, and DRI is looking to get more information on the woman's associates.
The central agency is trying to nab the mastermind of the racket.
Sources said that Amphetamine and Ecstasy are famous as party drugs. They are in high demand abroad. Currently, the demand for these drugs has increased in India as well.
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