A Nigerian national has been arrested in India after being found in possession of cocaine valued at approximately ₹2.35 lakh, in a development that highlights ongoing efforts by authorities to combat drug trafficking.
The suspect, identified as James Tesling Yamyunal, was apprehended by operatives of the Drugs Task Force (DTF) in Secunderabad on Friday, April 3, 2026.
According to reports, the arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that a foreign national was transporting illegal drugs from Mumbai to Hyderabad. Acting on the tip-off, officials tracked and intercepted the suspect near Sunshine Hospital in the Paradise area of Secunderabad.
During the operation, authorities discovered that the suspect was carrying 7.5 grams of cocaine. Further investigation revealed that the substance had been purchased in Mumbai at a rate of ₹15,000 per gram, with plans to resell it in Hyderabad at ₹30,000 per gram—effectively doubling the initial cost.
Following her arrest, the suspect was handed over to the appropriate authorities at the Secunderabad Excise Station for further investigation and legal proceedings.
Law enforcement officials say the operation underscores their continued vigilance in tracking and disrupting drug distribution networks across major Indian cities.
