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The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an international drug syndicate operating in Delhi-NCR and arrested five individuals. The arrested individuals include two Nigerian citizens, a Ghanaian citizen, and two Indians. According to police, 2.554 kilograms of heroin and 881 grams of MDMA were recovered from the accused and at their disposal. The estimated value of the seized drugs in the international market is estimated to be around ₹12 crore.

Investigations have revealed that the gang operated as an organized international network. The network had links with foreign suppliers, while drugs were supplied to Delhi-NCR through local peddlers and distributors. Police believe the gang had been active for a long time and was operating the drug trade in the capital region. According to police, the Crime Branch received a tip-off that Morris Okali supplies heroin and MDMA in Delhi-NCR. The information stated that he would be delivering a consignment of drugs near a hospital in Shahdara on the night of July 19th and 20th.

Based on the information, the police team cordoned off the area around the hospital and began surveillance. A short time later, a suspicious man carrying a black bag on his shoulder was stopped and questioned by the police. Upon identification, he was taken into custody and his bag was searched. During the search, four polythene packets were recovered. According to the police, 2.004 kilograms of heroin and 863 grams of MDMA were hidden in these packets. Both recovered drugs fall into the category of commercial quantities, which is why a case has been registered against the accused under serious sections of the NDPS Act.

Investigations uncover foreign drug network, 3 arrested, including Ghanaian and Nigerian nationals

New Delhi. Following the arrest of Nigerian citizen Morris Okali by the Delhi Police Crime Branch, several important revelations to the international drug syndicate have been made. Based on information obtained during interrogation, the police have arrested two more foreign nationals associated with the network. According to the Crime Branch, after questioning Morris, a raid was conducted on his information in Chander Vihar, Nilothi area of ​​West Delhi. Emmanuel and Ibegbu Chigozie Samuel were arrested from there.

According to police, during the search, 254 grams of heroin was recovered from Chigozi Samuel’s possession, while 14 grams of MDMA was recovered from Emmanuel. The recovered drugs were seized and action has been taken against both accused under the NDPS Act. Investigations have revealed that both foreign nationals were part of an organized drug network operating in Delhi. Police say these accused played a key role in distributing and further supplying narcotics consignments from foreign sources locally.

The international drug network had spread to Ghaziabad.

According to the police, as the investigation progressed, the role of two Indian accused, Sameer alias Nanhe and Lady, came to light. Subsequently, the Crime Branch arrested Sameer in Shalimar Garden. 300 grams of heroin was recovered from his possession. The female accused, Lady, was arrested in the Paschim Vihar area. Interrogation and investigation revealed that both accused were in direct contact with foreign nationals and were a key part of the drug supply chain in Delhi-NCR.

According to the Crime Branch, this was not a small gang, but an organized and well-organized drug network. Preliminary investigations have revealed that foreign nationals were involved in the procurement, storage, and operation of the drugs, while the Indian accused were responsible for delivering the drugs to local peddlers and customers. Police say that the drug consignments first reached Delhi-NCR through an international network and were then distributed in various areas. Both foreign and Indian accused were involved in this entire supply chain. In the operations so far, the police have recovered 2.554 kg of heroin and 881 grams of MDMA, estimated to be worth approximately ₹12 crore in the international market.

2.554 kg heroin and 881 grams MDMA recovered

According to the police, a total of 2.554 kilograms of heroin and 881 grams of MDMA were recovered from the possession and information of the arrested accused. The estimated value of these drugs in the international market is approximately ₹12 crore. In addition, 11 mobile phones were seized from the accused. The Crime Branch is now conducting forensic and technical examinations of these mobile phones. Officials hope that the mobile data may provide important clues regarding other members of the network, the drug supply chain, foreign contacts, and financial transactions.

The investigation also revealed that the arrested Indian accused, Sameer alias Nanhe, has a prior criminal record. He has several cases registered against him in Delhi under the Excise Act and the NDPS Act. The female accused, Lady, has also previously been booked under the NDPS Act. The police investigation has also revealed important information regarding Nigerian citizen Morris Okali. According to officials, he arrived in India in 2020, but his visa had expired long ago. Despite this, he was residing in India. He has previously been booked under the Foreigners Act.

The Nigerian accused had been living in India for 14 years.

Investigations have revealed that the arrested Nigerian national, Ibegbu Chigozie Samuel, had been living in India for approximately 14 years and was allegedly involved in a drug trafficking network. According to police, Chigozie’s contacts were established through some Nigerian nationals and members of the foreign community living in Delhi’s Chander Vihar area. Preliminary investigations have revealed that he was actively involved in the procurement, storage, and supply of drugs. Investigating agencies are now gathering information about other individuals he was in contact with and potential associates. The Crime Branch believes that this network was not limited to the local level, but also had links to foreign suppliers and distribution channels active in Delhi-NCR. Therefore, police are now attempting to understand the structure and operations of the entire network.

The main focus of the investigation now is to determine where the large quantities of narcotics, including 2.554 kilograms of heroin and 881 grams of MDMA, were being sourced. Police are attempting to reach the original drug suppliers, storage locations, distribution networks, and end buyers. According to officials, the next phase of the investigation will include identifying other members of the network, examining financial transactions, and international connections. To this end, 11 seized mobile phones and other digital evidence are being analyzed.

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