Three Nigerians arrested in Bengaluru for drug trafficking, Rs 23cr worth seized

On July 2, 2026, Indian authorities arrested three Nigerian nationals in Bengaluru over alleged involvement in an international drug trafficking operation. The suspects—Ambemo Victor, 37; Chime Moses, 36; and Karikari Ames, 33—were said to have entered India on medical and tourist visas before allegedly engaging in illicit drug activities. Operatives of the Anti‑Narcotic Wing of the Central Crime Bureau raided a residence in the Madanayakanahalli police jurisdiction and seized 10.27 kilograms of MDMA crystals and 2.044 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis, valued at approximately Rs 23 crore (about US$275,000). Investigators said the drugs were obtained from another Nigerian national believed to be residing in Delhi, and further investigations into the network are ongoing.

The arrests highlight the risks Nigerians face when lured into drug‑trafficking schemes abroad and the potential damage to Nigeria’s international image. Such cases often erode trust in legitimate travel and business ventures and can lead to severe legal penalties under Indian law, including heavy fines and imprisonment.

Stay alert to offers of quick money that involve transporting or selling drugs overseas. Verify any overseas job or travel offers through official channels, and report suspicious offers to Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) or local authorities. What steps will you take to protect yourself and loved ones from being drawn into drug trafficking while abroad?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/three-nigerians-arrested-in-india-over-alleged-drug-trafficking/