Drug bust in Electronics City: 2 foreigners held with MDMA, cocaine worth Rs 2.15 crore

Bengaluru: The Electronics City police have arrested two foreign nationals for allegedly peddling drugs and seized cocaine and MDMA worth Rs 2.15 crore from them.

The arrested have been identified as Okke Chinedu Samuel, 34, and Kwikiriza Topista, 27. The police said their nationality and place of residence are being verified.

According to officials, on October 8, the police received a tip-off about a person selling narcotic substances in an open area at Mahalakshmi Layout, Phase 1, in Electronics City.

Based on the information, a team apprehended one suspect, who allegedly confessed to selling MDMA crystals and cocaine to make quick money. He also revealed that another foreign national and a foreigner woman were assisting him.

Police seized 490 grams of MDMA crystals, 43 grams of cocaine, a weighing machine, a mobile phone, and a two-wheeler — all worth about Rs 2.15 crore.

The second suspect was later arrested, while the third accomplice remains absconding.