Nigerian student caught with N49m cocaine in South Africa
A Nigerian student has been arrested in Umbilo, South Africa, for allegedly possessing cocaine worth about N49m. Authorities say the suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, entered the country on a student visa. The arrest is linked to an ongoing investigation into a suspected drug trafficking network involving Nigerian nationals. Police found high-purity cocaine and additional narcotics during the operation.
What happened
- A 27-year-old Nigerian was apprehended in Umbilo for allegedly possessing cocaine valued at over R600,000.
- The suspect is believed to have entered South Africa on a student visa and may have ties to a previous drug-related case in 2025.
- The arrest was carried out by the Metro Police Tactical Support Unit, the Metro Police Task Team, and the SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Counter Narcotics Unit.
- High-purity cocaine was found concealed in a sock, with further narcotics discovered in the suspect’s apartment.
- Authorities stated that the case is part of an ongoing investigation into a larger drug trafficking network involving Nigerian nationals.
