The Goa Police on Thursday arrested French national Stephane Humbert (58) for alleged possession of narcotic substances and foreign currency worth ₹6.5 lakh.
He was arrested during a raid at Chapora village, considered a popular narco-tourism destination. Officers from Anjuna police station seized LSD strips, cocaine and charas worth about ₹4.5 lakh from Mr. Humbert.
“We have also seized around ₹2 lakh in foreign currency from the accused. He has been booked under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He will also be booked for possession of foreign currency,” a police spokesperson said.
