Report: Manmeen Walia, New Delhi

In a major joint operation, the Delhi Police Crime Branch and the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGNAB), Hyderabad, carried out multiple raids across Delhi-NCR and arrested key members of a big international drug cartel run mainly by African nationals. This coordinated effort led to the recovery of narcotics worth ₹12 crore, arrest of cartel operators, and action against illegal foreign nationals staying in India without valid documents.

This is one of the biggest anti-drug actions between Delhi and Telangana Police.

TGNAB shared information with the Crime Branch that several accused persons wanted in FIR No. 08/25, PS Cyberabad Narcotics, were hiding at different locations in Delhi-NCR.

After detailed technical surveillance and manual intelligence, joint teams were formed under the leadership of Telangana Police officers and Delhi Crime Branch officers including Insp. Anil Malik, Insp. Akhilesh Vajpayee, Insp. Mahipal Singh, Insp. Akshay Gahlot, Insp. Arvind, SI Amit, SI Ankit, SI Gaurav, SI Pardeep, W/SI Meenu, ASI Satyaveer, W/ASI Narinder Kaur, and others.

The entire operation was supervised by SSP Seetaram, ACP Satendra Mohan, and DCP Harsh Indora,

Raids were conducted at Mehrauli, Sant Garh, Nilothi, Pratap Enclave, Greater Noida, Munirka, and Mohan Garden. The teams made several big recoveries:

1. Mohan Garden, Uttam Nagar

• Accused: Zainab Kyobutungi @ Pamela, 35, Uganda

• Recovery: 195 g Cocaine, 24 g MDMA, ₹40,500 cash

• FIR: 344/25 under NDPS Act

2. Sant Garh, Tilak Nagar

• Accused: Ms. Bekki @ Bekee, 49, Nigeria

• Recovery: 5,209 Ecstasy (MD) pills, 35.46 g Cocaine, ₹78,000 cash

• FIR: 346/25 under NDPS Act

• She revealed she had supplied drugs to Frank, a Nigerian national living in Nihal Vihar.

• Frank arrested with 60 MD pills.

3. Locked Premises of Telangana-Wanted Accused

• Accused: Jean Ahmad @ Godwin (absconding)

• Recovery: 106.38 g Cocaine, 107.83 g Heroin

• FIR: 345/25 under NDPS Act

ARREST OF INDIAN FACILITATORS

Several Indian nationals who supported the cartel were also arrested:

• Badruddin (Greater Noida): Managed cartel finances, arranged payments, and helped peddlers.

• Zafar (Mehrauli): Worked with Badruddin to channel drug money.

• Sama Umar: Assisted in logistics and communication for the group from Greater Noida.

• Titing Guite (Delhi): Supplied SIM cards obtained fraudulently to cartel members.

• S. Joshua Guite (Munirka): Helped foreign peddlers with new SIM cards for secure communication.

• Lal Khosei Selien (Munirka): Regularly changed SIM cards for peddlers to avoid police tracking.

These individuals provided financial support, communication tools, and shelter to foreign peddlers, making the cartel stronger and harder to trace.

All arrested facilitators have been handed over to TGNAB for further investigation.

PROFILES OF MAIN ACCUSED ARRESTED IN DELHI

• Zainab Kyobutungi @ Pamela (Uganda): Main supplier linked to the Telangana case; supplied drugs to other accused including Bekki.

• Bekki @ Bekee (Nigeria): Had more than 5,200 Ecstasy pills and over 35 g Cocaine; used to sell drugs in West Delhi.

• Frank (Nigeria): Took drugs from Bekki to clear his debts; earlier involved in a 2022 NDPS case; recovered with 60 Ecstasy pills and 40.33 g Cocaine.

ACTION AGAINST ILLEGAL FOREIGN NATIONALS

During the raids, police found 30 foreign nationals (including 12 women) living without valid documents in rented houses.

• 18 males have been shifted to the deportation centre.

• Deportation process for 12 females is underway with the FRRO.

The syndicate was involved in:

• Smuggling of Cocaine, MDMA, Heroin and Ecstasy

• Using overstaying foreign nationals as drug carriers

• Running operations from rented houses

• Using SIM cards bought on fake documents

• Laundering money through Indian handlers

The joint operation conducted by the Delhi Police Crime Branch and the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGNAB) deserves the highest appreciation. Their strong coordination, timely intelligence-sharing, and well-planned action have successfully dismantled a major international drug cartel operating across Delhi, NCR, and Hyderabad.

Both agencies worked with exceptional professionalism—tracking accused across states, conducting multi-location raids, and making high-value seizures worth ₹12 crore. Their teamwork not only led to the arrest of key cartel operatives but also prevented the further spread of dangerous narcotics in our society.

This operation stands as a powerful example of how inter-state cooperation can produce outstanding results in the fight against organized crime. By breaking a major link of this trans-national drug network, the teams have made our cities safer and sent a strong message that such criminal activities will not be tolerated.

The dedication, courage, and relentless efforts of both teams are truly commendable.

A big salute to Delhi Police Crime Branch and Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau for their exceptional work and commitment to public safety.