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    The Telangana Anti-Narcotic Bureau (TSNAB) and Film Nagar police arrested a Nigerian national involved in drug peddling in Hyderabad. The police seized 264 Ecstasy pills, two mobile phones, and other items worth Rs 10.56 lakh from him.

    The arrested person, Ogbaugu David Uka, also known as Pastor Davison or Iwu, is 58 years old and was previously involved in a drug case in Bangalore, Karnataka. He is considered a kingpin in drug supply in Bangalore and has connections with drug peddlers in Hyderabad.

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    In the past, seven drug peddlers were arrested for getting drugs from Uka and selling them in Hyderabad. Uka presents himself as a pastor and serves as the welfare chairman for the ‘ALL INDIA NIGERIAN STUDENTS & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION.’ He uses fake identity cards and a fake visa, as well as SIM cards registered under other people’s names.

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    Based on a tip-off, the TSNAB and police apprehended Uka when he came to Hyderabad to supply Ecstasy pills to his known peddlers. A case has been registered against him.

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