Nigerian Woman Arrested in Thane with Drugs Worth Rs 5.6 Lakh

A 25-year-old Nigerian woman, Santard Biliv Okam, was arrested by Thane police for possessing MD crystal powder worth Rs 5.6 lakh. The arrest followed suspicious behavior observed by the Anti-Narcotics Cell. Efforts are ongoing to trace the source of the contraband.

In a significant operation, Thane police apprehended a 25-year-old Nigerian woman on Wednesday evening after unearthing drugs valued at approximately Rs 5.6 lakh. Identified as Santard Biliv Okam, she was caught with 56.3 grams of MD crystal powder.

The vigilant Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) detected Okam's suspicious activities in the city, leading to her arrest. The police are now investigating the origins of the illegal substance.

Okam has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, confirmed an official from the Kasarwadavli police station.

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