US EditionShah Hails Police, NCB for Seizing ₹262-Crore Drugs, Busting Cartel
Two arrests followed a three-day operation targeting a foreign-run cartel, seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine valued at Rs 262 crore in New Delhi.
- On November 20, a joint Narcotics Control Bureau-Delhi Police team recovered 328.54 kg of methamphetamine in Chhattarpur Enclave valued at Rs 262 crore.
- Operation Crystal Fortress relied on months of surveillance and technical intercepts, reflecting sustained inter-agency coordination to dismantle trans-national synthetic-drug networks, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said.
- Investigators detained Shane Waris, 25, on November 20; he allegedly used fake SIMs and encrypted apps and helped identify associates and safe houses, while Esther Kinimi, 43, was traced to Dimapur and arrested soon after.
- Officials have identified an alleged kingpin operating from abroad wanted in last year’s 82.5 kg cocaine seizure, and efforts with international enforcement partners are underway to secure his deportation.
- The bust disrupts a trans‑national syndicate and could prompt further arrests as investigators track routes, safe houses and financial links for future arrests and international legal action.
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NCB–Delhi Police seize contraband worth Rs 262 crore in major crackdown; two arrested
In one of Delhi's largest methamphetamine seizures, a joint operation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police Special Cell has unearthed a sophisticated transnational drug syndicate, leading to the recovery of 328.54 kg of meth worth Rs 262 crore and the arrest of two individuals, including a woman from Nagaland. Noida sales manager identified as key syndicate link The breakthrough came when investigators detained Shane Waris, 25,…
Meth worth Rs 260 crore seized at South Delhi flat, two held; Amit Shah hails drug bust
In a joint operation between the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Special Cell (Counter Intelligence) unit of the Delhi Police, a transnational drugs racket was busted and meth worth over Rs 260 crore was seized from a flat in South Delhi’s Chattarpur area, officials said on Sunday, adding that two persons have been arrested. The […]
Delhi Police busts international drug syndicate, seizes meth worth Rs 262 crore
A major drug syndicate has been busted in Delhi with the seizure of over 328 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 262 crore. The operation highlights the success of coordinated efforts by NCB and Delhi Police against synthetic drug trafficking.
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