In a major crackdown, Gurugram Police busted a transnational drug trafficking network, arresting eight suspects — including a woman and seven foreign nationals. The gang comprised six Nigerian men and a woman from Mizoram, identified as Ugochukmv John, Nnajiofor Peter Nmaemeka, Henry Onuchukwu, Ojukwa Ifenya, Tobias Chikwu, Okolie Romanus, and Lal Kothari.
Except for Okolie, all lacked valid documentation to reside in India and were booked under the Foreigners Act.
Police seized contraband worth ₹1 crore, including 1.6 kg of sulfa, 904 gm of cocaine, and 2.34 kg of raw cocaine. Additionally, officials confiscated ₹7,500 cash, 42 mobile phones, three weighing machines, packaging material, and a Nigerian passport.
The operation began when Sector 43 crime unit, led by Inspector Narender Kumar, nabbed Bimal Pahadi — a Nepalese national — from Sector 39 with drugs. His arrest led to an FIR at Sadar police station and a four-day remand.
During questioning, Bimal revealed his network, leading police to arrest his seven co-conspirators. It was uncovered that Ugochukwu John already faced charges in Delhi, while Henry Onuchukwu had previous drug cases in Himachal Pradesh, suggesting long-term involvement in narcotics smuggling.
While Bimal remains in police custody for further interrogation, the remaining suspects have been remanded to judicial custody. Authorities are now tracking others linked to this syndicate.