Nigerian Woman detained in One of India’s Largest Drug Operations

In relation to a significant drug trafficking case, authorities in Bengaluru, India, have detained Roselime Oluchi Ikeoha, a 40-year-old Nigerian lady.

One of the biggest drug seizures in Bengaluru’s history occurred when the Central Crime Branch’s (CCB) Anti-Narcotics section found 12 kg of MDMA, a powerful synthetic narcotic, in her possession.

According to Police Commissioner B. Dayananda, who verified the arrest, the drugs found were worth about ₹24 crore. Ikeoha had been running a grocery store in the TC Palya neighborhood for the previous five years, investigators found, and it was supposedly a front for her drug distribution operations.

“This is among the largest drug seizures in Karnataka and Bengaluru.”

“A global MDMA crystal drug network was successfully eliminated by the CCB team’s Narcotics Control Wing.

“They found 12 kg of pure white and yellow MDMA, worth about ₹24 crore in total.” “Dayananda said.”

Dayananda added that CCB officers stormed Ikeoha’s home and took her into custody while acting on reliable intelligence. They also found 70 SIM cards during the raid, which sparked concerns about a larger criminal network.

Authorities claim that Ikeoha acknowledged during questioning that he had sold medicines at exorbitant prices in order to profit illegally.

According to reports, she also gave details on her suppliers and a possible link to a drug-dealing woman in Mumbai.

“An inquiry is currently in progress to determine Ikeoha’s suppliers and the involvement of a woman from Mumbai who is thought to be associated with the network.

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The CCB Narcotics squad questioned her, obtained information, and confiscated 12 kg of cocaine following her arrest. We’re currently looking for the source.

He clarified, “Further investigations will concentrate on identifying the Mumbai woman, comprehending the reason behind the 70 SIM cards discovered in her possession, and figuring out where the drugs came from.”

Five years ago, Ikeoha entered India on a business visa, but she overstayed when her visa expired. She is the subject of police charges under the Foreigners Act and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.