Drug Bust in Delhi: Foreign Nationals Arrested

Two foreign nationals were arrested in Delhi for allegedly trafficking drugs worth Rs 10 lakh. The accused, from Ivory Coast and Nigeria, were apprehended after a police raid uncovered 36.64 grams of cocaine and 61.16 grams of MDMA. Investigations into the broader drug syndicate are ongoing.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 02-08-2025 16:45 IST | Created: 02-08-2025 16:45 IST
Drug Bust in Delhi: Foreign Nationals Arrested
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In a significant operation, Delhi police have arrested two foreign nationals in the Govindpuri area on suspicion of drug trafficking. The arrests came after authorities launched a raid following a covert tip-off.

The suspects, identified as Bernadin from Ivory Coast and Ezekile from Nigeria, were found in possession of drugs valued at Rs 10 lakh, alongside various paraphernalia. Both individuals were residing in India without valid documentation and had no prior criminal records, according to police sources.

Law enforcement personnel confiscated 36.64 grams of cocaine and 61.16 grams of MDMA. A case was filed under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and the Foreigners Act. Authorities are now digging deeper to trace the source of the drugs and any potential connections to international drug rings.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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