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Nigerians arrested for selling marijuana in Bengaluru

The accused were selling drugs publicly at the Sadananda city park. They were arrested following a tip-off.

Police arrested 3 Nigerian citizens for selling marijuana to ITBT employees and students
Police arrested 3 Nigerian citizens for selling marijuana to ITBT employees and students
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Published : Oct 4, 2020, 9:27 PM IST

Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested three Nigerian citizens who were allegedly selling marijuana to ITBT employees and college students here. A total of Rs.10, 96,500 worth drugs were seized from them.

The accused were selling drugs publicly at the Sadananda city park. They were arrested following a tip-off.

The accused were identified as Acryk Anthony Akuchukuva, Ezophoma Elochukuva, Og Og Chukuva Francis.

Another case has been filed against a suspected drug peddler known as Joe. A search is on to find him.

A case has been registered against the detainees under the NPS Act 21C and Foreign Registration Act.

Those arrested had come to India on student and business visas.

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Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested three Nigerian citizens who were allegedly selling marijuana to ITBT employees and college students here. A total of Rs.10, 96,500 worth drugs were seized from them.

The accused were selling drugs publicly at the Sadananda city park. They were arrested following a tip-off.

The accused were identified as Acryk Anthony Akuchukuva, Ezophoma Elochukuva, Og Og Chukuva Francis.

Another case has been filed against a suspected drug peddler known as Joe. A search is on to find him.

A case has been registered against the detainees under the NPS Act 21C and Foreign Registration Act.

Those arrested had come to India on student and business visas.

ALSO READ: Can't deny drug abuse in B'wood, but don't look at everyone with same lens: Akshay

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