India arrests three Nigerians for cocaine possession

Three Nigerians, aged between 27 and 32, were on Friday arrested in India for allegedly being in possession of six grams of cocaine.Samuel Smith Nelson (32),  James Morrison (27), and Marwan Abdul Kareem Abdullahal Taher (32) were arrested when authorities intercepted a four-wheeler in which the trio were travelling.After being questioned, the accused allegedly told them that they sold cocaine for ₹ 6,000 per gram.Upon further questioning, it came to light that the trio allegedly bought the cocaine from one Immanuel Ummudu, a resident of Mumbai.Immanuel, who officials said was arrested in the past on similar charges, is absconding.In 2019, Samuel Smith Nelson was arrested for similar offence by Indian authorities.The sleuths seized a four-wheeler and a motorcycle for allegedly being used to transport cocaine.