Nigerian Woman Arrested in India as Police Bust Major Transnational Cocaine Network

In a major breakthrough against transnational drug trafficking, Bengaluru police arrested a 41-year-old Nigerian woman, identified as Sarah Kumama, also known by the aliases “Happiness” and “Blessings.” Authorities said she played a crucial role in a cocaine supply network spanning multiple Indian cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.

Sarah was taken into custody by a special team on June 26, 2025. Her arrest comes as part of an ongoing crackdown that began on January 25 with the arrest of Fayaz Ahmed, 31, of Royapettah, and S Chandrasekar, 35, of Koyambedu. Both were apprehended with cocaine by a joint team from the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit and Choolaimedu police. Police revealed Fayaz also has a pending murder case against him.

Since January, authorities have arrested 25 people linked to the network. Among those arrested are Nigerian nationals Eko Nathanial Chibuzor from Mumbai and Ebere Moses Obogodo from Bengaluru, who were taken into custody in March. Police said Nathanial was one of the key suppliers of cocaine to peddlers in Chennai. Others arrested include pub DJ Julian Dishan, 33, and bar manager M Arunraj, 29, accused of distributing cocaine at a Nungambakkam establishment. Four individuals under the age of 21 were also arrested in connection with the case.

During the investigation, police seized 65 grams of cocaine, 1.7 kilograms of ganja, two grams of ganja oil, four grams of OG ganja, 20 mobile phones, three two-wheelers, three cars, and two weighing machines. “With Sarah’s arrest, we have apprehended 25 people involved in this network. Efforts are on to trace more links in the supply chain,” said an investigation officer.