Nigerian Couple Nabbed for Illicit Drug Trafficking in India

The Narcotics Control Bureau in Goa, India, announced that it had dismantled a narcotics conspiracy that was purportedly headed by Stanley, a Nigerian, and his spouse, Usha C.

As part of the operation, assets connected to the couple worth Rs 1.06 crore have also been blocked.

Amit Ghawate, the Additional Director of NCB Goa, disclosed these changes in a statement on Thursday, April 11, 2024, according to Press Trust of India on Thursday. Ghawate claims that Stanley was captured on Wednesday after a careful inquiry. 

He said that on February 13, 2024, the NCB Goa squad seized 7.35 grams of cocaine from Raju S, a Saligao resident, based on credible information.

“During the preliminary inquiry into the case, it was discovered that the accused was only a peddler working for a larger drug network run by Stanley, a Nigerian national, and his wife, Usha C, who both reside in Candolim,” Ghawate stated.

More information revealed that Stanley, the drug lord, had ties to a few locals with whom he had previously supplied drugs in large quantities for delivery to his diverse clientele.

“On February 16, 2024, the NCB Goa detained Michael, a Candolim taxi driver, who was another field vendor.

“NCB raided Stanley, the kingpin, after receiving leads, but Stanley had already been taken into custody by the Telangana Police in connection with an NDPS case there.

“Further inquiries showed that Usha C. and her spouse were actively involved in drug trafficking and handling the money made from this drug network.

In order to damage the entire drug network, he continued, “Usha C was placed under arrest on February 21, 2024, and proceedings for identification of illegally acquired properties by them were initiated.”

He revealed that Usha C and Stanley’s unlawfully acquired assets, valued at one crore rupees, have been located and frozen by the NCB.

“On Wednesday, Stanley was arrested by NCB, Goa and further investigation is in progress,” Ghawate added.