Nigerian Man And Thai Woman Arrested With Drugs In India

In a significant development in the ongoing efforts to dismantle a drug trafficking syndicate in India, the Bhopal Crime Branch has apprehended a Thai woman and a Nigerian national for allegedly supplying synthetic drugs in the city.

Authorities seized 2.95 grams of MDMA (commonly known as MD) during the operation carried out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.

According to law enforcement, the Nigerian national is suspected to be the main MDMA supplier for Yasin-Shahwar’s drug trafficking network, while the Thai woman played an active role in distributing drugs both online and offline in Bhopal and Delhi.

The woman was also employed at spa centers in the city, allegedly using them as covers for drug peddling activities.

Following the arrest of six members of Yasin’s gang, police broadened their investigation and uncovered connections to Delhi, where a Nigerian man was identified as a key supplier.

The Thai woman transported drug consignments to Bhopal over the past two years and even leased a flat in Sheetal Dham, Hoshangabad Road, to support the operations.

The Crime Branch arrested the 41-year-old Thai woman at her residence and recovered 2.95 grams of MDMA, which was intended for a private party at a city farmhouse.

However, the woman was unaware of the precise destination for the consignment. She has a prior record of a fraud case registered at Gandhi Nagar police station, Bhopal.

The arrested Nigerian national, identified as 34-year-old Orachor Onyeka, is already facing charges under the Foreigners Act and fraud sections at DLF Phase-1 police station in Delhi.

Onyeka operates an extensive drug distribution network across Bhopal, Delhi, and other Indian cities.

Police sources disclosed that he imports MDMA from foreign countries and has been active in India for the past seven years. He communicated with clients through WhatsApp, Telegram, and other online platforms. He supplied MDMA to the arrested drug peddlers Yasin and Shahwar.

Investigators suspect that he might be producing the chemical drugs at his hideout.

Crime Branch officials confirmed that the arrested Thai woman was employed at multiple spa centers in Bhopal and Delhi.

This has led to increased police scrutiny of the city’s spa establishments to determine if they were used as drug distribution hubs. Officials indicated that more names might emerge as the investigation continues.

Additional DCP (Crime Branch) Shailendra Singh Chouhan stated that police recovered Indian SIM cards from the arrested Nigerian man and Thai woman.

These SIM cards were issued using a local Indian individual’s identity. Police are investigating the numbers and attempting to contact the person whose documents were used to obtain these SIM cards.

If the accused fraudulently used the documents to acquire the SIM cards, a separate FIR will be filed against them.

Police Commissioner Harinarayanchari Mishra said, “Both foreign nationals are being interrogated further. The Nigerian was primarily operating through Delhi, while the Thai woman was active in both Delhi and Bhopal. More revelations are expected as the investigation progresses.”

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