The Secunderabad District Task Force (DTF) arrested a Nigerian woman for allegedly transporting cocaine from Mumbai to Hyderabad, with 7.5 grams of the contraband seized near Paradise Junction.
Based on previous intelligence inputs, the accused, identified as James Tesling Yamunel, was apprehended near Sunshine Hospital.
Police said the DTF team laid the trap after receiving information that the woman would be flying in from Mumbai with narcotics. The team conducted surveillance in the area and arrested her upon arrival.
During the search, 7.5 grams of cocaine, worth ₹2.35,000, was found in her possession. The contraband was packed into five separate packages and seized. During interrogation, the accused allegedly stated that the drug was purchased in Mumbai for ₹15,000 per gram and was meant to be sold in Hyderabad for ₹30,000 per gram.
The accused was handed over to Secunderabad Excise Station for further action.
Published – 03 Apr 2026 18:59 IST
