Court Convicts 11 Indian Sailors, Vessel Over 31.5kg Cocaine Trafficking, Imposes $6m Fine

Thewillnews | 13-06-2026 01:14am |

A Federal High Court in Lagos has found 11 Indian sailors guilty of trafficking 31.5 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria aboard their merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya. The court has imposed a total fine and restitution amounting to $6 million on the sailors and the vessel. This ruling is part of ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to combat international drug trafficking and enhance the country's security measures against such illegal activities. The case highlights the judicial system's commitment to addressing drug-related offenses within its jurisdiction.

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