A Nigerian national, Tochukwu Afame, has been arrested in India alongside an accomplice, Sunny Sharma, for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside blood pressure machines.
The suspects were reportedly apprehended on Saturday during a police operation linked to a suspected cross-border drug trafficking network.
According to a report by Dainik Jagran, the arrests form part of an intensified crackdown on synthetic drug distribution channels in the country.
Investigators disclosed that the suspects allegedly hid cocaine inside the packaging of blood pressure machines to evade detection, using courier services to transport the illicit substances from Delhi to Raipur and other cities.
Police authorities described the method as a calculated attempt to bypass routine security checks, noting that the consignments were disguised as legitimate medical equipment.
The report indicated that the investigation began on March 19 following the arrest of another suspect near a hospital in Raipur, where a quantity of cocaine was recovered, prompting further inquiries.
Subsequent operations led to the recovery of cash, mobile phones and other materials believed to be linked to the illicit trade, while intelligence gathered pointed to a wider drug distribution network operating across multiple locations.
Acting on leads, security operatives traced the operation to Delhi, where Afame and Sharma were arrested during a raid in the Tilak Nagar area.
Authorities alleged that Afame, also known as “Prince Charles,” has links to handlers based in Nigeria and had previously been detained in Delhi for immigration-related offences.
During interrogation, the suspects reportedly admitted involvement in the syndicate, with investigators identifying a coordinator believed to be operating from Nigeria.
Police further revealed that the network involved international coordination, with local collaborators handling logistics, distribution and financial transactions.
Items recovered during the operation included cash and electronic devices suspected to be connected to the trafficking activities.
The Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit in Raipur said investigations were ongoing, adding that more arrests could follow as efforts continue to dismantle the network.
The development comes days after two other Nigerians were arrested in India over alleged involvement in drug trafficking, as authorities intensify efforts to curb the menace.
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