BENGALURU
In two separate operations, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and city police arrested four individuals, including a foreign national, for allegedly peddling drugs, seizing narcotics valued at over Rs 1.2 crore.
In the first case, the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the CCB apprehended Uche Ndudi (25), a Nigerian national in KR Puram limits. Ndudi, who came on a medical visa in 2025, allegedly stayed beyond its validity and procured drugs from another foreign national, currently absconding. Police seized 101 grams of cocaine worth Rs 50.6 lakh from him.
In a related case, CCB arrested Chesed Akash, a DJ from Meghalaya residing in Begur, with 481 grams of hydro ganja valued at Rs 48 lakh.
Separately, Vivek Nagar police arrested two drug peddlers from Odisha, Sanjith Bhaga (35) and Mithun Kumbar (18), seizing 21.2 kg of ganja worth Rs 21 lakh based on a tip-off.
Police stated that these operations highlight continued vigilance against narcotics trafficking and warned that strict action will be taken against those involved in drug peddling.