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2025-12-25 10:40:00
From coverage by Punch, India’s Central Crime Branch arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian national after police said they seized 121 grams of cocaine allegedly concealed inside loaves of bread, with the drugs valued at about ₹1.2 crore.
The report describes the method as an attempt to evade detection during transport from Mumbai to Bengaluru, reflecting how traffickers increasingly disguise narcotics inside everyday consumer items.
In The Indian Express report on the case, authorities said the woman allegedly trafficked cocaine “concealing it in bread loaves,” and noted she had entered India on a student visa after police acted on intelligence.
The Times of India also reported the incident as “cocaine cleverly concealed within loaves of bread,” adding that the buyer linked to the case had since been deported—underscoring a broader enforcement posture on narcotics networks.
Echotitbits take: Beyond the sensational hiding method, the bigger issue is diaspora vulnerability—where immigration status and informal networks can fuel cross-border crime narratives that hurt legitimate Nigerians abroad. Watch for follow-up arrests and how consular channels engage to ensure due process.
Source: The Punch — December 24, 2025 (https://punchng.com/indian-police-arrest-nigerian-student-for-hiding-cocaine-in-bread-loaves/?amp=)
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