The
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Nigerian national after
he was caught in possession of 25 kilograms of ephedrine. Officials said
they received specific inputs about the Nigerian national's involvement
in ephedrine trafficking.The officers then placed him and the area
under surveillance, following which his house was raided.
During
the search, 25.2 kilograms of ephedrine, a control substance under the
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, was recovered.
The drug was concealed in thread rolls, the police said.
The
arrested accused has been identified only as Prince, and has been under
the agency's radar for his involvement in another case of drug
trafficking, for which he was booked earlier this year."Preliminary
investigation revealed that he came to India in 2010, and had been
overstaying in Delhi without a valid visa. He also revealed that he used
to procure this substance from his associates in Delhi, and would
further send the drugs to Nigeria and other African countries with the
help of African carriers for the preparation of Amphetamine Types of
Substances (ATS)," said Madho Singh, zonal director, Delhi Zonal Unit,
Narcotics Control Bureau.
The
officers added that they are looking out for Prince's other associates.
Concerned foreign authorities have also been informed.
