Barely days after the arrest of two Nigerians over drug-related offences in India, security operatives have apprehended another Nigerian, Tochukwu Afame, alongside an Indian accomplice, Sunny Sharma, for allegedly trafficking cocaine hidden inside blood pressure monitors.
According to a report by Indian publication, Dainik Jagran, the suspects were arrested on Saturday as part of an intensified crackdown on drug trafficking networks believed to have international links, including connections to Nigeria.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate adopted a covert method of concealing cocaine within packages of blood pressure machines to evade routine security checks.
The illicit consignments were reportedly transported through courier services from Delhi to Raipur and other cities without attracting suspicion.
Authorities described the concealment strategy as calculated, noting that disguising the drugs within medical equipment enabled the parcels to pass through standard delivery channels undetected.
The operation reportedly stemmed from an earlier arrest on March 19, when a suspect was intercepted near a private hospital in the Devendra Nagar area of Raipur with 4.55 grams of cocaine valued at over 2.27 lakh.
The development triggered further investigations, leading to the uncovering of a wider distribution network.
Subsequent searches led to the recovery of a vehicle and mobile phone, with total seizures in the case estimated at over 20 lakh.
During interrogation, the initial suspect reportedly provided information that exposed a broader interstate drug ring.
Acting on intelligence gathered, operatives traced the network to Delhi, where a raid in the Tilak Nagar area led to the arrest of Afame, also known as Prince Charles, and Sharma.
Police sources disclosed that Afame, who had previously been detained in Delhi for visa-related infractions, is believed to have maintained links with coordinators based in Nigeria.
Both suspects were said to have admitted involvement in an organised international drug syndicate during questioning.
Further findings indicated that the operation was allegedly directed by a figure identified as “Chichi,” said to be operating from Nigeria, while logistics and distribution were handled within India by local collaborators.
Financial investigations also uncovered that one of the suspects permitted the use of his bank accounts to channel illicit proceeds in exchange for commissions.
Items recovered from the suspects included cash worth 9.70 lakh, five iPhones, and other financial materials, with the total value estimated at 11 lakh.
The Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit in Raipur has reportedly intensified its offensive against drug-related crimes, recording multiple arrests since the beginning of 2026.
Authorities noted that the latest arrests have disrupted a significant cocaine supply chain, adding that investigations are ongoing with efforts underway to apprehend other members of the network.
Recall that two other Nigerians were recently arrested in South Delhi’s Maidan Garhi area over alleged involvement in drug trafficking following a targeted police operation.