CHENNAI: Narcotics intelligence bureau (NIB)-CID officials nabbed a woman from Ivory Coast for smuggling 56 grams of amphetamine drug at Perungudi on Monday.
Based on a specific tip, NIB-CID team inspector of police at Jayabharathi arrested Justine from Ivory Coast. Inquiries revealed that Justine came down from Mumbai to Chennai and she stayed at a residential apartment complex.
Police seized 56 grams of amphetamine type substances, worth over rupees four lakhs from her residence in Perungudi, Chennai.
Investigation revealed that shefrequently traveled from Mumbai to Chennai and is involved in the sale of drugs to youth, especially near the city’s party locations.
ADGP Enforcement Bureau Mahesh Kumar Agarwal congratulated the team. Investigation revealed that the accused was over staying in India after expiry of her Indian Visa. Further investigation is on to nab the complete drug cartel.
