Nigerian caught with 265 gm heroin in India

Indian police have announced the arrest of a 21-year-old Nigerian for possession of heroin that weighed approximately 265 grams.

The Nigerian identified simply as Nonso, was arrested near Ziri market, Chandigarh on Tuesday afternoon.

Station House Officer of Sector 39, Inspector Amanjot Singh said, "The accused was nabbed near the Zirri Mandi chowk on suspicion when the PCR vehicle was patrolling the area."

During investigations, Nonso disclosed to the police that he had came to Chandigarh in the search of customers in the view of Christmas and New Year. He also said that he was told by an associate that Chandigarh had a good potential market for heroin.

Police said that Nonso, who arrived in India in August, failed to produce a passport, visa or any other document regarding his stay in India or Chandigarh.

Police said that his questioning revealed that he had procured the narcotics from another Nigerian, living at Uttam Nagar in Delhi.