Cocaine has been trafficked by an organised criminal group, concealed in cans, and distributed through the group's network.
The accused has been concurrently charged with drug trafficking and money laundering offences.
Extensive financial investigation was conducted. The prosecution has filed an application for the interim attachment and forfeiture of the sum of 74,800,00 US Dollars seized from the accused and there has been cooperation in this case with the Belgian investigators.
Nigeria
Guinea
Belgium
Germany
France
India
BeninCars, landed property
The accused was placed under surveillance (human), basic investigation and interrogation techniques, covert operation and financial investigation, application for asset freezing and interim attachment and forfeiture.
Human surveillance, with very extensive undercover operations, led to the tracing of the accused on the streets of Lagos in Nigeria and identification of his home.
BelgiumCooperation and provision of intelligence by the Belgian police and investigators.
Case at trial stages
The case if very relevant because it shows a well coordinated organised group with the accused as the arrow-head. It will assist in re-strategising of the criminal justice system, especially in enhancing intelligence capability of law enforcement officers.