NEW DELHI: Three African nationals were arrested in Dwarka on Thursday after they were found in possession of heroin worth Rs 10 crore.
The contraband was smuggled in India from the African continent through Bangladesh and Nepal, police said.
According to DCP Santosh Meena, sub-inspectors Subhash Chand and Roshan Lal received a tip-off about the supply of drugs to take place near Metro Pillar No. 701 in Uttam Nagar by an African woman. A team led by ACP Vijay Yadav was formed and a trap laid.
The woman, Angella (29), was apprehended with 362gm heroin. During interrogation, she told the cops that she came to India in September 2017 on a five-month medical visa and started living in Uttam Nagar on rent. She met Ifedi, who lured her into the drugs business.
“She started working with Ifedi where she used to supply and deliver drugs to customers. On her disclosure, Ifedi was arrested with 345gm drugs from Uttam Nagar,” the DCP added.
Ifedi disclosed the identity of their third associate Uche Dike, the kingpin of the gang. He was arrested with 104gm heroin.
