Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - Nigerian, Tochukwu Afame, has been arrested alongside an accomplice, Sunny Sharma, for allegedly trafficking cocaine concealed inside blood pressure machines.
According to a report by a local Indian news medium, Dainik
Jagran, that the suspects were arrested on Saturday in what was suspected to be
a cross-border drug trafficking network with links to Nigeria.
According to the report, the arrests were part of an ongoing
crackdown on synthetic drug supply chains in the country.
The report noted that investigators said the network
specialised in smuggling cocaine concealed inside medical equipment to evade
detection.
According to the report, the suspects hid cocaine inside
blood pressure machine boxes, allowing the parcels to pass through routine
courier checks from Delhi to Raipur and possibly other cities using courier
services.
It noted that police authorities described the method as a
deliberate attempt to avoid suspicion during transit.
“The packaging was designed to avoid suspicion, as the drugs
were concealed inside BP machine boxes and transported through courier
channels.
“Initial findings suggest the consignments were dispatched
from Delhi to Raipur and other locations without raising red flags.”
The report added that the investigation began on March 19
after police arrested a suspect near a private hospital in Raipur’s Devendra
Nagar area, and he was found with 4.55 grams of cocaine valued at over 2.27
lakh, leading to further inquiries.
It noted that subsequent searches led to the seizure of a
vehicle and a mobile phone, with total recoveries in the case estimated at over
20 lakh, and during interrogation, the suspect reportedly revealed connections
to a broader drug distribution network operating across states.
“Technical analysis and interrogation pointed towards an
organised network operating beyond state boundaries.
“The suspect provided information that helped investigators
trace links to a wider supply chain.
“Acting on the leads, a police team tracked the operation to
Delhi, where a raid was conducted in the Tilak Nagar area. Two suspects,
identified as Sunny Sharma and Tochukwu Afame, also known as Prince Charles,
were arrested during the operation.
It noted that Afame, a Nigerian national, was suspected of
having links with handlers based in Nigeria and had previously been jailed in
Delhi for visa violations, adding that both suspects admitted involvement in an
international drug syndicate during questioning.
The report disclosed that the network was allegedly
coordinated by an individual identified as “Chichi,” believed to be operating
from Nigeria while the suspect was said to have managed logistics and supply
routes, and local operatives in India handled payments and distribution.
It added, “Investigators say the operation was coordinated
by a figure based abroad, with local collaborators managing logistics and
finances.
“The suspects reportedly facilitated financial transactions
and distribution of the drugs across multiple locations.”
“Authorities said financial investigations revealed that one
of the suspects allowed his bank accounts to be used for routing illicit
proceeds in exchange for a commission.”
It added that exhibits, including 9.70 lakh in cash, five
iPhones, and other financial materials, all estimated at 11 lakh, were
recovered by the police.
It added that the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit in Raipur has
intensified operations against narcotics, recording dozens of arrests in 2026
alone.
“The latest operation has dealt a significant blow to a
major cocaine supply chain.
“However, investigations are ongoing, and further arrests
are expected as authorities track additional suspects,” the report added.
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