Nigerian man arrested at Lahore airport with cocaine capsules in stomach

The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) arrested a Nigerian national at Lahore International Airport on charges of drug smuggling.

The suspect, who had flown in from Nigeria via Dubai, was found with 38 cocaine-filled capsules hidden in his stomach.

According to ANF spokesperson, a total of 608 grams of cocaine was recovered from the capsules.

The arrest highlights a concerning trend of increasing drug smuggling cases involving foreign nationals.

In 2023, 10 Nigerian nationals were arrested in similar cases, with a total of 4.811 kilograms of drugs seized.

This year, authorities have already conducted seven operations, leading to the arrest of eight Nigerian individuals and the recovery of 11.420 kilograms of narcotics.

The suspect is being charged under the Anti-Narcotics Act, and further investigations are underway.