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6mo ago

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.

A team of Delhi Special Cell recovered more than 200 kg of cocaine from a warehouse, in Ramesh Nagar of Delhi on October 10,
Searches were carried out at the residential premises of one of the accused, Tushar Goyal, in Vasant Enclave and Rajouri Garden and his associates Himanshu Kumar and Bharat Kumar in Prem Nagar and Nalasolpara in Mumbai. (PTI)
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Overview

  • 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.