Nigerian national held for possessing cocaine

A Nigerian national was arrested from here for allegedly possessing cocaine "with an intention to sell it to customers", police said today.

Gabriel Aja O was apprehended in a joint operation by the Commissioner Taskforce and Marredpally Police yesterday, said a press release issued by the city police.

The police seized 20 grams of cocaine, two cell phones and a car from the possession of the accused. He is selling the drug for Rs 4,500-Rs 5,000 per gram, it said.

Aja O has been staying in India on a business visa and involved in garment export business, the release said, adding hunt is on for another Nigerian involved in the case.