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Crime
Nigerian national detained in Kerala after Gujarat police trace WhatsApp link in drug case
✍️ The Hawk
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:54 AM
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Kerala police have taken a Nigerian citizen into custody following a WhatsApp trail uncovered by Gujarat police in a narcotics investigation.
Kerala police confirmed that a Nigerian national has been placed in custody after a coordinated investigation with Gujarat authorities. The Gujarat police, while probing a drug trafficking network, identified a series of WhatsApp messages that pointed to the suspect's involvement and location.
Acting on the digital trail, Kerala law‑enforcement officials apprehended the individual in the state, though the exact place of detention has not been disclosed. The suspect is being questioned in connection with the broader narcotics case that spans multiple states.
Both state police forces said the operation underscores growing inter‑state cooperation in tackling drug‑related crimes, especially those facilitated through encrypted messaging platforms. No further details on charges or potential accomplices have been released pending formal investigation.
Acting on the digital trail, Kerala law‑enforcement officials apprehended the individual in the state, though the exact place of detention has not been disclosed. The suspect is being questioned in connection with the broader narcotics case that spans multiple states.
Both state police forces said the operation underscores growing inter‑state cooperation in tackling drug‑related crimes, especially those facilitated through encrypted messaging platforms. No further details on charges or potential accomplices have been released pending formal investigation.