A suspected Nigerian drug peddler identified as Okeke Linus Okechikwe has been arrested in India with MDMA, a psychoactive party drug popularly known as Ecstasy.
The accused was arrested by officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday, May 12, from Vasai, Mumbai.
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MDMA is a psychoactive drug. MDMA is banned under the NDPS Act. Commonly known as Ecstasy, it is a party drug that alters moods and perceptions.
According to the NCB, a tip off was received that the Nigerian man is involved in the smuggling of banned drugs.
Accordingly, officials laid a trap and apprehended the accused. They also seized tablets of Ecstasy/MDMA found in his possession.
The Nigerian national is said to be married to an Indian woman.
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