Massive Cocaine Bust Uncovered in Delhi, Dubai-Linked Cartel Exposed
Authorities seize over 600kg of cocaine in Delhi, revealing an international smuggling network with ties to Dubai and the UK.
- Delhi Police's Special Cell seized 770kg of cocaine over 11 days, with the drugs originally smuggled into India under the guise of a pharmaceutical company.
- The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a money laundering investigation, conducting raids in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, linked to the drug bust.
- The cocaine, valued at over ₹7,000 crore, was intended for distribution in various Indian cities during the festive season.
- Key figures in the cartel include Virender Basoiya in Dubai, with look-out circulars issued for several suspects, including those in the UK and Dubai.
- Investigations revealed the use of cryptocurrency and illegal monetary channels to facilitate the drug trade.