BENGALURU, 7 JULY

Three Nigerian nationals have been apprehended in Rajanukunte, near Kempegowda International Airport in the City with authorities seizing 2.8kg of synthetic narcotics and nearly 400kg of hydro ganja valued at over Rs 4 crore. Bengaluru Rural Superintendent of Police, CK Baba, revealed the men had entered India on medical visas and were found to be overstaying. Following a thorough investigation and surveillance, police discovered the drugs concealed within cardboard sheets used for clothing packaging. The suspects, who arrived via Delhi in December 2024, have been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Authorities are continuing to investigate potential larger networks involving drug trafficking.