Nigeria influencer 'KC Luxury' arrested after cocaine destined for the UK seized
A Nigerian social media influencer known as 'KC Luxury' has been arrested by the NDLEA for alleged involvement in a major international cocaine trafficking network. Authorities seized nearly $28 million worth of drugs destined for the UK, which were being funneled through a logistics company.
Why it matters
The arrest highlights the ongoing challenges of international drug trafficking and the use of social media personas to mask criminal activity.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Simi Jolaoso Africa correspondent, Lagos NDLEA Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, AKA "KC Luxury", has not commented on the allegations A Nigerian social media influencer suspected of links to a global drug trafficking network has been arrested after the authorities seized cocaine worth nearly $28m (£21m) destined for the UK.
Afolabi Kazeem Micheal was detained at an airport in Lagos last week as he prepared to board a flight to Paris, Nigeria's drug enforcement agency said.
The 49-year-old, known as "KC Luxury" to his 700,000 Instagram followers, presented himself online as a businessman dealing in gold and luxury goods.
Officials allege he was the Nigerian "arrowhead" of a cartel trafficking cocaine from South America through Nigeria to Europe and Asia. Micheal has not commented on the allegations or been charged in court.
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