Two Nigerians arrested with heroin worth Rs 1.25 cr

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 18 2013 | 7:30 PM IST
Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested here allegedly with over one kg of heroine worth around Rs 1.25 crore meant to be couriered to China, police said today.
Christopher Chibuike (35) and Ifeya (22) were apprehended from Janakpuri two days ago with the contraband, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Ravindra Yadav said.
"They were allegedly indulging in the export of heroin through cargo to various foreign countries by concealing it in auto spare parts. When caught, they had heroin concealed in pistons of automobiles," he said.
Christopher told police that he was going through hard times and due to losses in the export business, he needed quick money to recoup the same and entered the world of drug peddling, Yadav said.
"He contacted one of his friends in China who had asked him to send heroin through cargo. In December last year, he came in contact with Ifeya, who was already in the field of exporting T-Shirts and was aware of a few cargo agents.
"Christopher offered Ifeaya a good remuneration for help in sending heroin through cargo parcels to China, for which he readily agreed. They had sent three consignments of heroin to China successfully and earned handsome amount," Yadav said.
They allegedly procured heroin from a fellow Nigerian, John.
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First Published: Apr 18 2013 | 7:30 PM IST

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