Bengaluru police arrested a 29-year-old Nigerian woman named Olajide Esther Iyanuoluwa during a routine check. Officers from the Anti-Narcotics Wing of the Central Crime Branch acted on intelligence about her drug activities. They intercepted her at a bus stand after she traveled from Mumbai.
The Concealment Method
Authorities discovered 121 grams of cocaine hidden inside bread loaves in her backpack. She had drilled holes into the loaves and packed the drugs cleverly among other food items. This method aimed to evade detection during travel.
Background of the Suspect
Olajide entered India on a student visa last year but never joined any college. Instead, she sourced the cocaine from a contact in Mumbai. She planned to deliver it to another Nigerian in Bengaluru for distribution.
The Investigation
Police seized the drugs, valued at around ₹1.2 crore in the international market. During questioning, Olajide confessed to peddling narcotics for six months. Authorities now search for her accomplices in the smuggling network.
General Implications
This arrest brings out the problem of international drug trafficking in India. The police are working to eliminate such activities. Therefore society is protected from illicit drugs.
Future Actions
Officials urge the public to report suspicious activities. Furthermore they plan stricter visa checks for foreign nationals. This case serves as a warning to potential smugglers.
