India deports 32 Nigerians over alleged drug offences

At least 32 Nigerians have been deported from India after being linked to alleged drug peddling activities.

The development comes just weeks after Indian security agencies carried out one of their largest coordinated raids targeting a transnational narcotics network.

During that operation, the Delhi Police, working with the Telangana Police’s EAGLE unit, arrested about 50 Nigerians suspected to be part of a widespread drug-distribution and hawala laundering ring operating across several major Indian cities.

According to Indian authorities, the syndicate allegedly moved drugs from Delhi using courier services, disguising the packages as regular goods.

During the probe, the officials found that the foreign drug peddlers were working for one Nick, who is wanted in multiple cases registered by EAGLE.

Very Nigerian reports that a senior EAGLE official said Nick, who is suspected to be operating from Nigeria, has about 100 associates in Delhi alone.

“After analysing the gadgets of the peddlers caught, it was found that the network has over 3,000 clientele across India. The assessment was done based on the payments received by the peddlers,” the official said.

“In one instance, a publisher was involved in laundering 20 lakh to Nigeria by joining hands with peddlers. Similarly, peddlers have tied up with businessmen dealing with footwear and apparel.”

Of the number arrested, 32 Nigerians were deported by Delhi police on priority in the last few days, while criminal cases were registered against seven persons from whom drugs were recovered.

The rest might also be deported.

The source said investigation is still ongoing and soon, persons or companies which helped these gangs launder the money, would be tracked and booked.

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