Nigerian Drug Peddler Arrested in India, Linked to West African Cartel

A Major Crackdown in Hyderabad

Indian authorities have arrested Emmanuel Bediako, a 34-year-old Nigerian national, for alleged drug trafficking in Hyderabad, Telangana.

What Was Seized?

🚨 150 grams of high-purity cocaine, known as “celebrity cocaine” in underground drug markets.

🚨 1,100 ecstasy pills, with a total street value of ₹1.25 crore ($145,636).

How He Operated

📢 Bediako allegedly worked for a West African drug cartel, using fake identities and forged passports to evade detection.

📢 He previously operated in Goa, but moved to Hyderabad to expand the cartel’s network.

📢 Authorities suspect he laundered his earnings through Nigerian banks, including GT Bank, Zenith Bank, and Moniepoint MFB.

Police Investigation & Next Steps

🔍 Indian police are tracking financial transactions linked to the cartel’s leader, Romey, who is reportedly operating from Nigeria.

🔍 A Red Corner Notice may be issued for Romey and other absconding Nigerian nationals.

🔍 Property owners in Hyderabad have been advised to report foreign nationals staying in rented apartments.

What’s Next?

⚖️ Will more arrests follow as authorities dismantle the cartel?

⚖️ How will Nigeria respond to the involvement of its citizens in transnational drug trafficking?

⚖️ Will India tighten visa regulations for Nigerian nationals?

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