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Nigerians arrested in Hyderabad for drug peddling

The Excise Enforcement personnel arrested three Nigerians on suspicion of drug-peddling in Telangana's Hyderabad. They were believed to be selling illegal drugs.

3 Nigerians arrested for possessing cocaine
3 Nigerians arrested for possessing cocaine
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Published : Aug 22, 2020, 2:49 PM IST

Hyderabad: Three Nigerians have been arrested in Hyderabad on suspicion of drug-peddling and six gms of cocaine were seized from them, Excise Enforcement personnel said on Friday.

After a tip-off, sleuths intercepted a car in suburban Toli Chowki and arrested the Nigerian nationals, Assistant Excise (enforcement) Superintendent N Anjireddy said in a press release.

On inquiry, the Nigerians said a person from Mumbai had supplied the narcotics to them, the official was quoted as saying in the release.

They were selling the drugs at Rs 6,000 per gm, the statement said.

PTI

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Hyderabad: Three Nigerians have been arrested in Hyderabad on suspicion of drug-peddling and six gms of cocaine were seized from them, Excise Enforcement personnel said on Friday.

After a tip-off, sleuths intercepted a car in suburban Toli Chowki and arrested the Nigerian nationals, Assistant Excise (enforcement) Superintendent N Anjireddy said in a press release.

On inquiry, the Nigerians said a person from Mumbai had supplied the narcotics to them, the official was quoted as saying in the release.

They were selling the drugs at Rs 6,000 per gm, the statement said.

PTI

Also Read: Stray dog carries body of infant in Hyderabad

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