Kochi: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Delhi Police have seized narcotics, including methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine, worth approximately ₹27.4 crore in Delhi, media reports said.
Five individuals, including four Nigerian nationals, were arrested in connection with the case.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, said “In line with the Modi government’s zero tolerance against drugs, a major narco-network was busted in Delhi-NCR…I applaud NCB and Delhi Police for this major breakthrough,” Shah stated on the X.
The operation was initiated following intelligence inputs leading to interception of a vehicle carrying 5.103 kilograms of high-quality crystal methamphetamine.
Based on sustained interrogations, a raid was conducted at a location in Tilak Nagar, West Delhi leading to recovery of drugs worth ₹16.4 crore.
Based on information provided by the accused, raid was conducted in Greater Noida from where 389 grams of Afghan heroin and 26 grams of cocaine were recovered.
Massive drugs seizure arrested individuals were part of a drug ayndicate that facilitated drug peddling among African youth in India. The syndicate reportedly assisted individuals in securing student visas for private universities in Delhi-NCR and Punjab. In several cases, these visas were used as a cover for illegal activities, like drug peddling.
The NCB has urged the public to report any suspicious drug-related activities to MANAS- National Narcotics Helpline Toll-Free Number – 1933.
Massive drugs seized
