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United News of India
08-07-2025
- United News of India
Hyderabad: Four foreign nationals deported for drug peddling
Hyderabad, July 8 (UNI) The Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) has arrested four foreign nationals including two Nigerians and one each from Tanzania and Sudan on charges of drug peddling, an official said today. The four, allegedly involved in a dug peddling network, were deported by Hyderabad police to their respective countries to prevent them from indulging in "undesirable activities detrimental to national security". "They will be blacklisted and barred from re-entering India, as there is a strong likelihood that they may again become involved in drug peddling, which poses a threat to National Security," said Y.V.S. Sudheendra, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Task Force/HNEW, Hyderabad in a release here. On credible information, the H-NEW apprehended four foreign mationals in Hyderabad City. Their actual identity. details of their passports and visas were sought with the co-operation of FRRO and it was found that the visas of each of them had expired and they were overstaying in the country and indulging in drug peddling. The individuals deported were Maxwell Anthony Izuchukwu (29) and Chinaza Nnanna Vivian (38) alias Ibrahim Niasha, (both Nigerian nationals); Mwajuma Almasi Masisila (30), native of Tanzania and Ahmed Hamid Abujabr Hamid (27) from Sudan. Mwajuma Almasi Masisila, who came to Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (Telangana) on tourist visa, was found to be associated with people who indulge in drug peddling. Her associates are Chinaza Nnanna Vivian, Maxwell Anthony Izuchukwu and Ahmed Hamid. All of them were found to be involved in drug peddling in Bangalore and Hyderabad. They had originally entered the country on various types of visas, such as tourist, medical, and student visas. However, even after the expiry of their visas and passports, they failed to return to their countries and were found associating with drug peddlers and engaging in illegal activities along with drug offenders. Hence, the H-NEW started the deportation process of these people to their native countries with the help of FRRO, as if they continue their stay in India, they will definitely do drug peddling. To facilitate their deportation to their respective countries, the H-NEW has completed the necessary procedures with the cooperation of the concerned Embassies and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). In recent times, some foreigners are coming to India from various countries on Medical Visa, Student Visa and Business Visa. Even after the expiry of the passport and visa they are staying in India and indulging in illegal activities -- transporting, supplying and selling various types of drugs in India, leading to consequent rise in addiction and disastrous consequences for the family as a unit and the society in general, the official said. Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) requested the public to refrain from the substance abuse and parents are advised to keep a watch on the activities of their children to ensure they do not fall prey to drugs. Any information pertaining to drug abuse may be given at mobile number 8712661601 to HNEW team. UNI KNR RKM SSP
Hans India
08-07-2025
- Hans India
Cops detain 4 foreign nationals for overstay, drug peddling links
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) team has apprehended four foreign nationals, including two Nigerians and one each from Tanzania and Sudan, who were illegally residing in India even after their visas had expired. Police arrested Maxwell Anthony Izuchukwu (29) and Chinaza Nnanna Vivian alias Ibrahim Niasha (38), both from Nigeria, Mwajuma Almasi Masisila (30) from Tanzania, and Ahmed Hamid Abujabr Hamid (27) from Sudan. According to police, Mwajuma Almasi Masisila, a native of Tanzania, came to Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, India, on a tourist visa. She has associations with individuals involved in drug peddling. Her associates include Chinaza Nnanna Vivian, Maxwell Anthony Izuchukwu, and Ahmed Hamid. All these individuals were found to be involved in drug peddling in Bangalore and Hyderabad. They hail from Nigeria, Tanzania, and Sudan. Acting on intelligence, these four foreign nationals were apprehended by the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) in Hyderabad City. YVS Sudheendra, DCP Task Force/HNEW, stated that the individuals failed to provide any reasonable explanation, and upon a thorough search, no drugs were found or seized from them. Furthermore, their actual identities, alongside details of their passports and visas, were sought with the cooperation of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). It was confirmed that all these foreign nationals' visas had expired, and they were overstaying in the country while indulging in drug peddling activities. 'They had originally entered the country on various types of visas, such as tourist, medical, and student visas. However, even after the expiry of their visas and passports, they failed to return to their home countries and were found associating with drug peddlers and engaging in illegal activities alongside other drug offenders,' stated the DCP. Following the arrests, H-NEW has initiated the deportation process for these individuals to their native countries with the help of the FRRO, noting that continued stay in India would inevitably lead to further drug peddling. H-NEW has completed the necessary procedures with the cooperation of the concerned Embassies and the FRRO. These individuals will be blacklisted and barred from re-entering India, as there is a strong likelihood they may again become involved in drug peddling, which poses a threat to national security. H-NEW requests the public of Hyderabad to refrain from substance abuse, and parents are advised to monitor their children's activities to ensure they do not fall prey to drugs. Any information pertaining to drug abuse may be reported to the H-NEW team at mobile number 8712661601. 'Let's work together to secure a Drug-Free Hyderabad City,' the statement concluded.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Hyderabad crackdown: 4 foreigners linked to drug racket deported; visa overstay, no valid passports
HYDERABAD: Four foreign nationals who were illegally residing in India and allegedly involved in a drug peddling network were deported by Hyderabad police to their respective countries. The individuals deported include two Nigerian nationals, Maxwell Anthony Izuchukwu and Chinaza Nnanna Vivian, as well as Tanzanian national Mwajuma Almasi Masisila and Sudan national Ahmed Hamid Abujabr Hamid. "Mwajuma Almasi Masisila, a native of Tanzania, came to Hyderabad and lived in Banjara Hills on a tourist visa. She was associated with individuals involved in drug peddling. Her known associates include Chinaza Nnanna Vivian, Maxwell Anthony Izuchukwu, and Ahmed Hamid," police stated. "These individuals were involved in drug trafficking activities in both Bengaluru and Hyderabad," they added. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'Overstayed visa' Officials noted that although no drugs were found in their possession at the time of their arrest, the four were unable to produce valid passports, which were found to have expired. Their details were subsequently verified with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). It was confirmed that they overstayed their visas and were involved in drug-related activities. "They had entered India using various types of visas, including tourist, medical, and student categories," police said. Police confirmed that all four have been blacklisted from re-entering India.
