Massive Pan-India Drug Network Busted in Coordinated Police Operation
In one of the most significant anti-narcotics operations in recent times, the Delhi Crime Branch in coordination with Telangana Police's specialized EAGLE force has apprehended 50 Nigerian nationals involved in extensive drug peddling activities across India. The clandestine operation, conducted over several days, exposed a widespread drug network operating from Delhi that had spread its tentacles to multiple Indian cities.
Month-Long Surveillance Leads to Major Breakthrough
According to sources familiar with the operation, the EAGLE force deployed a contingent of 120 policemen to Delhi nearly a month ago, traveling in two railway bogies to maintain operational secrecy. During this extended month-long operation, security forces maintained continuous surveillance in various areas where the wanted Nigerian drug peddlers were known to be camping.
The meticulous planning and coordination between Delhi police and Telangana's anti-narcotics force proved crucial in tracking the movements and activities of the suspects across multiple states. The operation demonstrated unprecedented inter-state cooperation in tackling organized drug trafficking networks.
Widespread Network Spanning Multiple Cities Exposed
Investigations revealed that the drug network had established operations in several major Indian cities including Gwalior, Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Hyderabad, besides their primary base in Delhi. The scale of the operation indicates the extensive reach of international drug syndicates operating within India.
Following the arrest of the 50 Nigerian nationals in Delhi, authorities confirmed the seizure of substantial quantities of drugs including cocaine and methamphetamine. While officials have not yet disclosed the exact quantity of drugs confiscated, sources indicate the haul is significant given the number of arrests made and the pan-India nature of the network.
Strengthened Anti-Narcotics Efforts Yield Results
The successful operation marks a major achievement for Indian law enforcement agencies in their ongoing battle against drug trafficking. The EAGLE force of Telangana Police, specifically created to combat narcotics trade, played a pivotal role in providing intelligence and operational support to Delhi Police, who took the lead in executing the inter-state operation.
This coordinated effort between state police forces sets a new precedent for tackling organized crime networks that operate across state boundaries. The breakthrough is expected to provide crucial intelligence about international drug smuggling routes and modus operandi of foreign nationals involved in drug peddling in India.
Authorities continue to investigate the broader connections of the arrested individuals and are working to identify other members of the drug syndicate who might still be at large in different parts of the country.
