Mumbai, Sep 13 (PTI) A Nigerian national was held allegedly with 550 grams of mephedrone worth Rs 55 lakh in the illicit market, an official of Mumbai police's Anti Narcotics Cell said on Monday.

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Uche Bartholomew Ihuarulam (31), who had come to India on a business visa three years ago, was held near Wadala bridge on Saturday, he said.

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He has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, the official said.

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