Indian immigrant fights deportation after police mistake perfume labeled 'Opium' for the narcotic
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An Indian immigrant who was working as a delivery driver was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement after police officers in central Arkansas mistook a bottle of perfume labeled “Opium” as the narcotic drug of the same name. He is fighting to stay in the U.S. and for his case to be dismissed. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Now barred from legally working in the U.S.
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Main Idea: Kapil Raghu, an Indian immigrant in deportation proceedings, is asking ICE to drop his case after police wrongly mistook a perfume bottle labeled “Opium” for narcotics.
Key Points:
- Raghu was pulled over in Arkansas, and police found a roller perfume bottle with the word “Opium,” leading to a drug arrest.
- Lab tests later showed the bottle held perfume, and the criminal charges were dropped.
- Because Raghu’s visa had expired, ICE detained him and placed him in removal proceedings, even though he is married to a U.S. citizen.
- Raghu and his wife say the case has caused major financial and emotional strain, and they are hoping for dismissal so he can pursue legal status.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
A police mistake and ICE deportation case can trap lawfully present workers and disrupt families, jobs, and local businesses.
Positive Impact
The case may push police and immigration agencies to use more care before arrests and removal actions.
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Indian immigrant at the center of the arrest, deportation fight, and request for ICE discretion.
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Federal agency holding Raghu in detention and deciding whether to pursue deportation.
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Raghu’s wife whose family situation and financial strain are part of the story.
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Local police agency whose traffic stop and arrest triggered the case.
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State lab whose test cleared the perfume bottle and led to charges being dropped.
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Immigration attorney quoted on the consequences of Raghu’s deportation proceedings.
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Civil rights attorney representing Raghu and commenting on the arrest.
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