MANDREM, Oct. 27 -- Mandrem Police have arrested two more persons in connection with an alleged narcotics trafficking network linked to an NDPS case registered in August 2026, taking the total number of arrests to four.

The latest accused have been identified as Evilee John Pereira, a resident of Aldona-Nachinola, and Nigerian national William Ugochukwu Izuchukwu. Their arrests followed further investigation into the alleged drug money trail, police said.

Earlier in the case, Senegalese nationals Bouba Samba and Aliou Moustapha were arrested after police seized 222.92 grams of suspected cocaine valued at approximately Rs.22.29 lakh.

The total value of the seized items, including cash and other articles, was estimated at Rs.33.14 lakh....