Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau nabs foreign drug dealer

The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) on Monday arrested a Nigerian national, allegedly part of an international drug syndicate, for possessing and peddling narcotics in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) on Monday arrested a Nigerian national, allegedly part of an international drug syndicate, for possessing and peddling narcotics in Hyderabad.

The accused, Emmanuel Bediako alias Maxwell (34), hailing from Enugu State, Nigeria, was found with 150 grams of cocaine, 1,100 ecstasy pills, and two mobile phones, which were seized as evidence.

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Acting on credible intelligence, the TGANB placed Emmanuel under surveillance and arrested him during a raid. Police said he was operating under the directions of two foreign handlers—Sunny and Romey—and was peddling drugs across multiple Indian cities.

“Emmanuel had entered India three times using different passports. In his earlier visits, he successfully ran the drug business and returned to Nigeria. He re-entered India in January 2025 and has been operating since then,” officials said.

Authorities believe he amassed significant wealth through the illegal trade and are investigating links to a broader international drug network.