Mumbai Special Sessions Court has sentenced a 44-year-old citizen of Ivory Coast, Honore Igwe Gahi, to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of ₹1.25 lakh for illegally staying in India and being involved in drug trafficking.
Gahi was residing illegally in a rented house in Turbhe, Navi Mumbai. During his arrest, the police recovered 204 grams of cocaine from his possession, valued at around ₹60 lakh in the international market.
The Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) Bandra Unit had arrested Gahi from Santacruz during a crackdown on drug traffickers on New Year’s Day in 2021. Acting under the guidance of DCP (ANC) Navnath Dhawale, the team gathered strong evidence and filed a timely chargesheet in the case.
Based on the investigation and the evidence placed on record, the Sessions Court found Gahi guilty and awarded him the stringent punishment.