MUMBAI: A 43-year-old Nigerian national, who smuggled 216 grams of cocaine inside his body, was arrested by the directorate revenue of intelligence (DRI) on Sunday in Mumbai.
On the specific information, the DRI intercepted Chukwudi Edeh who arrived from Doha at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
The search of his baggage didn't result in any recovery, but as the officials had specific information, Edeh was asked to defecate following which around 13 capsules spilled containing around 216 grams of cocaine.
He was booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and was remanded to DRI custody.
The accused later felt restless and his blood pressure shot up, following which he was rushed to JJ Hospital.
He told the officials that he suspected a few more foreign substances were concealed in his body.
Officials said that Edeh has been under observation.
