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Indian police arrest Nigerian for drug trafficking

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  • Indian police arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian man, Chidera Jonathan, in New Delhi for allegedly trafficking MDMA.
  • Jonathan was also wanted for allegedly staying in India after his visa expired, as part of "Operation VISTA."
  • He confessed to obtaining the drugs from another Nigerian and selling them to fund his daily expenses.

New Delhi police have arrested a 26-year-old Nigerian national, Chidera Jonathan, in possession of 23.74 grams of MDMA, a synthetic drug.

The arrest occurred on Wednesday in the Civic Centre, Kamla Market area, following a tip-off about a Nigerian allegedly involved in drug distribution within the district. Jonathan is also a person of interest in "Operation VISTA," an initiative targeting foreign nationals who overstay their visas in India.

According to reports, Jonathan entered India in October 2024 on a medical visa as an attendant but remained in the country after his visa expired. He reportedly confessed to obtaining the MDMA from another Nigerian identified as Prince, who is believed to reside in Tughlakabad Extension.

Jonathan stated that his involvement in drug trafficking was a means to support his daily expenses. The Anti-Narcotics Cell of the Central District Police conducted the operation leading to his arrest.

Jonathan said that he obtained the alleged MDMA from another Nigerian identified as Prince, who was believed to residing in Tughlakabad Extension, confessing that his involvement in drug trafficking was to raise money for his daily expenses.

— Police reportDetailing Jonathan's confession about the source of the drugs and his motive.
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