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Crime
Three Nigerian nationals detained by Delhi's Dwarka anti‑narcotics cell for illegal stay
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 02:46 PM
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Delhi's anti‑narcotics cell in Dwarka arrested three Nigerian citizens who were residing in the capital without valid documents and transferred them to a detention centre.
The anti‑narcotics cell of the Delhi Police in the Dwarka district took three foreign nationals into custody on Tuesday. All three individuals are citizens of Nigeria and were found to be staying in the national capital without any legal documentation.
Police officials said the detainees were identified during a routine verification drive aimed at curbing illegal immigration and related offenses. The anti‑narcotics unit, which typically handles drug‑related cases, also monitors foreign nationals who may be involved in illicit activities.
After confirming the lack of valid visas or residence permits, the officers transferred the three Nigerians to a designated detention centre for further processing. Their legal status will now be reviewed by immigration authorities, and they may face deportation if no valid grounds for stay are established.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in managing undocumented foreign residents in Delhi, especially in high‑traffic zones like Dwarka.
No further details on potential charges or court appearances have been released at this stage.
Police officials said the detainees were identified during a routine verification drive aimed at curbing illegal immigration and related offenses. The anti‑narcotics unit, which typically handles drug‑related cases, also monitors foreign nationals who may be involved in illicit activities.
After confirming the lack of valid visas or residence permits, the officers transferred the three Nigerians to a designated detention centre for further processing. Their legal status will now be reviewed by immigration authorities, and they may face deportation if no valid grounds for stay are established.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by law‑enforcement agencies in managing undocumented foreign residents in Delhi, especially in high‑traffic zones like Dwarka.
No further details on potential charges or court appearances have been released at this stage.