A Nigerian man who was arrested yesterday after allegedly trying to import cocaine hidden in capsules in his stomach, pleaded not guilty upon his arraignment this morning.

Eddy Favour Imeh, 25, a resident of Italy, was arrested when he flew in on a flight from Brussels.

He pleaded not guilty to conspiring to import, importing and being in possession of the drug.

He was remanded in custody.

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