34-year-old Ghanaian held with cocaine worth Rs 1.15 crore in Mumbai
Last Updated: August 12, 2025, 19:45 IST
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Mumbai, Aug 12 (PTI) Police have arrested a 34-year-old Ghanaian national in Mumbai and recovered 287.80 grams of cocaine worth Rs 1.15 crore from his possession, an official said on Tuesday.
Acting on reliable information related to drug trafficking, a police team laid a trap near a bridge at Marol in Andheri (East) and nabbed the Ghanaian national, later identified as Henary Alhome, on suspicion when he arrived at the spot on Monday, said the official from the MIDC police station.
A search led to the recovery of 287.80 grams of cocaine valued at Rs 1.15 crore in illicit market from his possession besides two expensive phones worth Rs 2.70 lakh, he said.
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However, it has not been established yet from where the African national bought the highly addictive illegal stimulant or to whom he was going to deliver the drug, according to the official.
The accused was arrested under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act) and further investigation was underway. PTI ZA RSY (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments News agency-feeds 34-year-old Ghanaian held with cocaine worth Rs 1.15 crore in Mumbai Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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