Pramesh S Jain
Continuing their crackdown on drug trafficking, Bengaluru Police have arrested a foreign national involved in drug peddling under the guise of running a garment business.
The accused has been identified as Samuel Ikkena,a Nigerian national,who was apprehended by Yelahanka police.
Senior officer told reporters that the accused had entered India on a business visa in 2012 and was initially engaged in garment trade in Delhi and Mumbai.He later moved to Bengaluru last year and continued his business activities.
During interrogation,Ikkena reportedly confessed to procuring drugs by paying Rs.50,000 while operating his garment business near Bannerghatta.
Police seized 2 kilograms of MDMA drugs,valued at approximately Rs.2 crore,from his possession.
A case has been registered at Yelahanka Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
