Nigerian woman nabbed by CCB, Chikkajala police; drugs hidden in bag with clothes, accused claims ignorance
Bengaluru: In one of the biggest drug busts in recent times, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in coordination with Chikkajala police has arrested a foreign national, seizing MDMA worth ₹10 crore from her possession near Tarahunase village on Rajanukunte main road.
The accused has been identified as Akinwunmi Princess Ifeoluwa, a 25-year-old Nigerian national, who had been residing in India illegally since 2022 after the expiration of her student visa.
Hairdresser-Turned-Peddler Nabbed with Narcotics
Princess, who initially came to India on a business visa and later switched to a student visa to enroll at Telangana University, never joined college. Instead, she allegedly entered the drug trade. At the time of arrest, she was working as a hairdresser and nail artist, according to police.
"She was standing with a large bag, waiting to hand over the consignment to a group of African traders. We saw four men on scooters circling the area, but they never approached her. Her movements looked suspicious and we intercepted her," said a senior police officer.
Inside her bag, officers discovered 5.3 kg of MDMA carefully packed and hidden beneath 11 new chudidars, presumably to avoid suspicion. An Apple iPhone was also seized.
Accused Denies Knowledge, Blames ‘Friend in Delhi’
During initial interrogation, Princess claimed ignorance about the narcotic contents of the bag. She stated that a friend in Delhi had asked her to hand over the parcel to a man “wearing a black hat” in Bengaluru. She also said she had plans to open a beauty salon in the city.
“She says she had no idea what was in the bag. We suspect otherwise. We’ve received information that her boyfriend, who is also part of the network, is absconding in Delhi,” an official confirmed.
Illegal Stay and Interstate Drug Network Under Scanner
Investigations revealed that Princess has been living in India illegally for nearly 2 years, after overstaying her visa. She allegedly transported the drugs by bus from Delhi to Bengaluru. The police suspect this is part of a larger African cartel operating across metros.
“This is her first case registered in Bengaluru, but we are verifying her involvement in other states as well. She has been taken into custody for further investigation,” a CCB officer added.
A Wake-Up Call for City Law Enforcement
This incident highlights the increasing role of international networks in Bengaluru’s drug trade. Police sources indicate that more arrests are expected in connection with this case, as they follow leads on her contacts and communications.
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