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Here's a news article about a Nigerian man who was arrested in India for drug trafficking:
Title: Nigerian Man Arrested in India for Drug Trafficking
Date: March 10, 2023
Location: New Delhi, India
A Nigerian national has been arrested by Indian authorities for allegedly trafficking drugs into the country. The suspect, identified as 35-year-old Chukwuma Nwosu, was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi after customs officials found 1.5 kilograms of heroin in his luggage.
According to reports, Nwosu arrived in India from Dubai on a flight from the United Arab Emirates. He was stopped by customs officials at the airport's arrival gate, where he was found to be carrying a large quantity of heroin.
The heroin, which has a street value of over Rs 15 crore (approximately $2 million), was concealed in a false bottom of Nwosu's luggage. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody by the customs officials.
Nwosu has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
This is not the first time that a Nigerian national has been arrested in India for drug trafficking. In recent years, there have been several instances of Nigerian nationals being arrested in India for allegedly smuggling drugs into the country.
The Indian government has been cracking down on drug trafficking in recent years, and has arrested several individuals and seized large quantities of drugs in various operations. The country has also been working with international authorities to combat drug trafficking and dismantle drug cartels.
Nwosu's arrest is seen as a significant blow to drug traffickers operating in India, and is likely to send a strong message to others involved in the illegal drug trade.