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Nigerian Duo Nabbed in Kerala MDMA Smuggling Ring
15 Nov
Summary
- Two Nigerian nationals arrested for MDMA smuggling.
- Drug smuggling operated under a garment export company cover.
- Police thwarted attempts to destroy evidence during arrests.
A special team of Thrissur rural police has apprehended two Nigerian nationals and a woman from Nagaland in Tamil Nadu for their alleged involvement in smuggling significant amounts of MDMA into Kerala. These individuals are believed to be part of an international drug syndicate that used a garment export company as a front for their operations.
The arrests were made after the police intercepted 34.39 grams of MDMA from Minshad and Shajil in Thrissur on November 12. Subsequent investigations by a special investigation team traced the suppliers to Tirupur, Tamil Nadu. The operation faced tension when other Nigerian nationals attempted to obstruct the police, who managed to secure the suspects at gunpoint.
During the arrest in Tirupur, the suspects reportedly attempted to destroy the drugs by flushing them down a toilet. Police officers intervened, breaking into the room through a window to complete the arrests and prevent the destruction of evidence. The network, led by Kingsly V Gochukwu, allegedly smuggled MDMA into Kerala and other states.
