Delhi Police Crack Down on International Drug Trafficking Ring, Arrest Six People
In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an international drug syndicate involved in smuggling methamphetamine. Authorities have arrested six people, including two Nigerian nationals and a woman, from Delhi, Greater Noida, and Bengaluru.
Police recovered about 7 kilograms of methamphetamine worth an estimated Rs 21 crore. The syndicate was mainly operated by individuals from Kerala based in Bengaluru, with the drugs being supplied through Nigerian connections.
The operation was led by the WR-II unit of the Crime Branch under Deputy Commissioner of Police Harsh Indora, following tips from Kerala Police. The crackdown started on July 19 when secret information led to the arrest of Suhail (31) and Sujin (32), both from Kerala, at a guest house in South-West Delhi. Police seized nearly 6 kg of methamphetamine from their possession.
Investigation revealed that Suhail and Sujin were distributing drugs from Delhi to Bengaluru, Kerala, and other parts of South India. Further leads helped police track down Nigerian national Toby Deco, who was arrested in Mohan Garden, Delhi, with 64 grams of meth. During search, police also found an additional 865 grams in his rented room.
Toby Deco admitted to supplying drugs to Suhail and shared that he had links with syndicate handlers in Nigeria. The investigation then extended to Bengaluru, where police arrested Suha Fatima alias Neha (29) and her husband Md Zaheed alias Firoze (29). They provided financial support to Suhail’s operations.
Later, another Nigerian suspect, Chikwado Nnake Kingsley (29), was arrested in Greater Noida. Kingsley explained that he came to India in 2015 claiming to seek medical treatment and had been involved in the drug trade since then. He revealed that he was introduced to the business by Nigerian associates Chigmo and Ajuko, with Ajuko now operating from Nigeria via WhatsApp and social media.
Police officials shared that the syndicate used “dead drop” methods — leaving drug packets at hidden spots and sharing locations and images with buyers — to avoid detection. The main customers included students and IT professionals in Bengaluru.
Suhail, who was previously addicted to drugs, became a major trafficker after earlier arrests in Kerala. His network in Bengaluru was financed by Fatima and Zaheed, with Nigerian suppliers handling the logistics. Overall, authorities seized a total of 6,895 grams of methamphetamine during the operation.
Delhi Police are continuing their investigation to identify more financiers and locate the main kingpin, believed to be operating from Nigeria. Officials emphasized that this operation is part of their ongoing effort to wipe out drug networks from Delhi NCR and across India.
“We are committed to dismantling this drug syndicate completely and arresting all involved members,” said DCP Harsh Indora. The police have assured the public that their relentless efforts are making India safer by fighting drug cartels effectively.
