Drugs worth Rs 5.5 cr seized in Bengaluru; two Nigerians held near Hebbagodi

Bengaluru: The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Bengaluru police has seized drugs worth Rs 5.5 crore in two separate cases and arrested two foreign nationals.

In the first case, CCB sleuths arrested two Nigerian nationals near Hebbagodi following a tip-off. Investigators recovered 1.47 kg of MDMA crystals and Rs 42,800 in cash, believed to be proceeds of the crime. The seized contraband is estimated to be worth Rs 2.5 crore.

During interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to arriving in India on business visas before turning to drug peddling for easy money. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.

In the second case, acting on information shared by Bengaluru Customs officials, the CCB seized 3 kg of hydro ganja worth Rs 3 crore. The drugs had been concealed in foreign-branded biscuit and chocolate packets and were being smuggled from Thailand, according to investigators.

The case has been registered at the KG Nagar police station, and further investigation is underway.