Two Accused of Drug Trafficking in UK — Nigeria Investigation BODY: Dagenham, United Kingdom – In a joint operation between UK and Nigerian law enforcement, a man and a woman have been charged with international drug trafficking following the seizure of over 180kg of cocaine in the UK. Oladipupo Atandare, 50, and Latifat Yusuf, 44, were apprehended and appeared at Barkingside Magistrates Court on August 8th, facing remand in custody until their next appearance at Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 7th.
The cocaine was seized on August 5th, marking a significant enforcement action in the fight against drug trafficking. While the arrests are specifically tied to the UK seizure, ongoing inquiries in Nigeria have revealed a similar amount of cocaine, totaling 184. 5kg, worth about £20 million, found in Lagos.
This discovery has led to a series of arrests in Nigeria, including a logistics company employee and a social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, also known as ‘KC Luxury. ‘Michael, a 49-year-old with nearly 700,000 Instagram followers, has been accused of being the Nigerian “arrowhead “of an international drug cartel. He was known online for presenting himself as a businessman and influencer dealing in gold and luxury goods, often showcasing his opulent lifestyle through social media.
Nigerian law enforcement agencies are currently investigating his alleged role in coordinating the cocaine trafficking route from South America through Nigeria to Europe and Asia.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: BBC Africa
Source: Tom Symonds
