In a significant operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell Police Station of Goa Police apprehended a Nigerian national during a narcotic raid in Arpora, Bardez. The accused, identified as Innocent Okezuonu Anaemem, 56, was found in possession of drugs valued at Rs. 74.75 lakhs in the international market.
The raid, conducted based on reliable information, led to the arrest of Anaemem, who was residing in Arpora. The seized contraband includes 480 grams of cocaine worth Rs. 72 lakhs, 15 grams of Ecstasy powder valued at Rs. 1.50 lakhs, and 250 grams of Charas worth Rs. 1.25 lakhs.
The Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) meticulously monitored the accused's activities for nearly a week, employing both human intelligence and technical surveillance. The operation culminated in the arrest of the Nigerian national, along with the confiscation of drugs, some cash, and a two-wheeler scooter used for the illicit trade.
The police disclosed that the accused had three cases registered against him in Goa, with pending trials before the respective courts. In a notable incident in 2013, Anaemem was arrested in the infamous National Highway Blockade case at "O" Coqueiro junction, Porvorim. Additionally, he faced charges of overstaying without legal documents and assaulting a detention center employee during a separate case.
The raid, led by PSI Pravin Shimepurushkar and a team of police officers, operated under the supervision of DYSP ANC Shri Nerlon Albuquerque and SP ANC Shri Bossuet Silva. The ANC has conducted four raids this year, seizing a substantial quantity of narcotics, including 42 kgs of Ganja, 6.5 kgs of Charas, 480 gms of Cocaine, and 115 gms of Ecstasy powder, collectively valued at 1.58 crores. Investigation into the matter is ongoing under the guidance of PSI Priyanka Garodi of ANC PS.
