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Lagos Woman Caught With Cocaine Worth Over $29 Lakh in Indore
30 Aug
Summary
- A Nigerian woman was arrested with 57.18 grams of cocaine.
- The seized cocaine is valued at more than Rs 29 lakh.
- She arrived on a business visa and was apprehended in Indore.
A Nigerian national, Imyunel Joy, residing in Mumbai, was arrested in Indore on Saturday, August 29, 2026. She was found in possession of 57.18 grams of cocaine, with an estimated value exceeding Rs 29 lakh. Joy had entered India on a seven-month business visa.
Police surveillance in the Sinhasa IT Park area led to her apprehension. Joy appeared nervous and provided unsatisfactory answers when questioned by officers. A subsequent search of her bag revealed a transparent plastic pouch containing the cocaine.
A case has been registered against Joy under the NDPS Act. She informed investigators that she purchased the cocaine at a lower price to sell it at a higher rate in Indore, seeking quick financial gains.
Authorities have taken Joy into custody for further questioning regarding the drug source, supplier, and network. Her passport, visa, and immigration status are also being verified by relevant agencies. Digital evidence from her mobile phone is under examination to uncover further links in the suspected drug operation.
