The Palghar district ATC (Anti-Terrorist Cell) squad on Wednesday has caught a Nigerian national and seized around 1 kg and 496 grams of cocaine which is worth around Rs 1.5 crore.

After receiving information, the Palghar ATC squad laid a trap in Pragati Nagar in Nalasopara East and caught a Nigerian national, while one of his accomplices succeeded in escaping. After they conducted a search, the officials recovered around 1 Kg and 496 grams of cocaine which worth around Rs 1.5 crore at an international market price.