NCB uncovers inter-State drug racket run by overseas nationals

Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Bengaluru, uncovered an inter-State drug racket allegedly involving the African Drug Syndicate and seized 9 kg of methamphetamine in two separate operations on Tuesday.

Based on the intelligence inputs on African drug traffickers transporting medicine by way of bus and air from Delhi by two networks, the NCB officers intercepted three overseas nationals and seized 7 kg and a couple of kg of high-grade methamphetamine on the Majestic Bus Stand and Kempegowda International Airport in two completely different raids inside three days.

In the primary operation, 7 kg of methamphetamine was seized, which was sourced from Delhi and transported by an African nationwide by way of bus by means of Mumbai to Bengaluru. To evade detection, she travelled with a toddler to keep away from suspicion. In a swift follow-up motion, one other African nationwide, who had organized the contraband, was additionally apprehended, the official launch mentioned.

In the second operation, 2 kg of methamphetamine had been seized. The contraband was sourced from Delhi, packed at a location in West Delhi, and hid within the baggage of an African nationwide who transported it to Bengaluru by way of a home flight. Investigations revealed that the person had entered India on a scholar or vacationer visa however didn’t return upon its expiry. Instead, she assumed a brand new id by procuring a cast passport below a distinct nationality to evade detection and monitoring by enforcement companies. Further, investigation in each the circumstances is below manner.

To struggle towards drug trafficking, NCB seeks the help of the residents. Any particular person can share data associated to the sale of narcotics by calling on MANAS- National Narcotics Helpline Toll Free Number-1933. The id of the caller will likely be stored confidential, the discharge mentioned.