Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK

Nigerian social media influencer Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, known online as "KC Luxury," has been arrested at Lagos' Murtala Mohammed International Airport after authorities seized cocaine worth nearly $28 million (£21m) destined for the UK. The 49-year-old, who presented himself as a businessman dealing in gold and luxury goods, was found with 184.5kg of cocaine concealed in brown boxes at a courier facility in Lagos.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) claims Micheal was the Nigerian "arrowhead" of a global drug trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub to move drugs to Europe, Asia, and the UK. Micheal was arrested 10 days after the cocaine seizure, carrying over $12,840 in cash and expensive jewellery consistent with proceeds from his illicit trade.

Another suspect, Lawal Mujab Kehinde, a logistics company staff member, is also alleged to be involved in the cocaine trafficking network. The NDLEA has vowed to pursue other members of the network, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in combating drug trafficking.

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