Major Cocaine Bust: African National and Accomplice Caught in Delhi

Two drug peddlers, including an African national and a native of Bihar, were arrested in Delhi with cocaine worth Rs 1.5 crore. They were supplying drugs across the city and were caught near Bhikaji Cama Place after a tip-off. An investigation is ongoing.

An African national and an accomplice from Bihar were apprehended in Delhi with cocaine valued at Rs 1.5 crore, police officials reported on Friday.

The duo, identified as 40-year-old Yao from Africa and 23-year-old Bikas from Bihar, were arrested near Bhikaji Cama Place following a tip-off. The police seized 141.9 grams of cocaine from their possession.

Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Akanksha Yadav stated that both suspects were engaged in supplying cocaine across Delhi and the NCR. The arrest came after laying a trap at a bus stop on ring road. Yao, who overstayed a tourist visa from 2018, collaborated with Bikas post their meeting in jail to broaden their illegal operations.

(With inputs from agencies.)