11 Indian sailors convicted, ship fined $5.3 million for cocaine trafficking in Nigeria
- Posted on June 13, 2026
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11 Indian sailors convicted, ship fined $5.3 million for cocaine trafficking in Nigeria
A Nigerian court has convicted eleven Indian sailors for cocaine trafficking. Their merchant vessel was fined over five million US dollars. The sailors were arrested six months ago for allegedly importing a significant quantity of cocaine. The conviction sends a strong message against drug smuggling. Nigeria is no longer a safe route for illicit substances.
