Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation
Summary
Two people from the UK have been charged with drug trafficking after 180kg of cocaine was seized there. Nigerian police also found a similar large amount of cocaine and have arrested several people, including a social media influencer.Key Facts
- Oladipupo Atandare (50) and Latifat Yusuf (44) were arrested in the UK after 180kg of cocaine was found on August 5.
- They appeared in court in Barkingside and are due to appear again in September.
- The Metropolitan Police said these arrests are connected to the UK seizure only.
- Nigerian authorities found 184.5kg of cocaine worth about £20 million in Lagos at a courier facility.
- Several Nigerians have been arrested, including a logistics worker and social media influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael.
- Michael, known as KC Luxury, is accused by Nigerian police of leading part of the international drug cartel.
- He has a large Instagram following and posts about luxury items and cars.
- Both countries are continuing investigations related to these drug seizures.
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