Nigerian wanted in India over 3.3kg MDMA seizure

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Indian authorities have issued a Look Out Circular against a Nigerian national, Emmanuel Afam, over his reported connection to the seizure of 3.3kg of MDMA in Kerala.

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The Kerala Excise Department said a Look Out Circular had been issued against Afam, who is absconding, as it intensified its investigation into the drug seizure near the Pantheerankavu toll plaza in Kozhikode, according to a report by the United News of India on Wednesday.

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The department said, “The special investigation into the seizure of 3.3 kg of MDMA near the Pantheerankavu toll plaza in Kozhikode has been intensified.”

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It added that “nine persons have been arrested in connection with the case so far,” while “a Look Out Circular has been issued against Nigerian national Emmanuel Afam, who is absconding.”

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The case is part of a wider enforcement operation by the Kerala Excise Department during the Onam season to curb the smuggling and illegal sale of narcotic substances, liquor and banned tobacco products.

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The Onam Special Enforcement Drive, which began on August 1 and will run until August 31, has so far resulted in 8,241 cases and 36,633 arrests across Kerala, according to the report.

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The department said it had intensified surprise raids and inspections at identified drug and liquor hotspots, suspected storage locations and hideouts of habitual offenders.

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