Nigerian Woman Arrested in Bengaluru for Drug Trafficking

A 40-year-old Nigerian woman, Roselime Oluchi Ikeoha, has been apprehended by the Anti-Narcotics wing of the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in Bengaluru, India, for alleged drug trafficking activities. Authorities seized 12 kilograms of MDMA, a potent narcotic, from her possession. 

Ikeoha reportedly used her grocery store in TC Palya, operational for the past five years, as a front for her drug sales. City Police Commissioner B. Dayananda announced the arrest on Tuesday, describing it as one of the largest drug seizures in Bengaluru's history. Investigators believe the grocery shop served as a cover for her illicit operations.

Acting on reliable information, the CCB Narcotics team conducted a raid at the location, leading to her detention. "This is among the biggest drug seizures in both Bengaluru and Karnataka," Dayananda stated. "The CCB successfully dismantled a network dealing in MDMA crystals on an international scale, recovering 12 kg of pure white and yellow MDMA valued at approximately 24 crore."

Dayananda further revealed that Ikeoha arrived in Bengaluru on a business visa five years ago and had overstayed since it expired. During questioning, she confessed to her involvement in illegal activities, including the sale of drugs. 

"She acknowledged earning illegal profits by selling drugs at inflated prices," Dayananda noted. An investigation is currently underway to track down her suppliers and to ascertain the role of a Mumbai-based woman believed to be linked to the network.