Over 1,200 kg of cocaine seized, 12 arrested as investigation reveals a sophisticated drug trafficking operation spanning multiple states
Delhi has been at the centre of a massive drug bust, the largest in recent memory, involving over 1,200 kilograms of high-quality cocaine valued at Rs 13,000 crore. The case has drawn national attention due to the sheer scale of the operation and the involvement of a Gujarat-based chemical company suspected of refining and distributing the contraband.
Unveiling the Operation
The Delhi Police, in collaboration with Gujarat authorities, seized 518 kilograms of cocaine from a raid on a chemical company in Gujarat, valued at Rs 5,000 crore. This came just weeks after another haul of 562 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana was uncovered from a warehouse in Mahipalpur, Delhi, by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. Together, these raids have brought the total seizure to over 1,200 kilograms of cocaine.
At the centre of this drug trafficking operation is a Gujarat-based chemical company that allegedly played a key role in refining the raw cocaine smuggled into India. Delhi Police sources revealed that the firm is being investigated for its involvement in large-scale drug trafficking and the refinement of narcotics that were transported into the country from abroad.
Arrests and Key Players
So far, 12 individuals have been arrested in connection with the case. Among those apprehended is Tushar Goyal, a businessman from South Delhi. Goyal is believed to have stored the consignment and coordinated the transportation and distribution of the drugs. His arrest led investigators to a larger network of associates, including Jatinder Pal Singh Gill, a London-based individual, and two others. These individuals are suspected of having assisted in smuggling and distributing the drugs across multiple states.
The drugs, according to sources, were transported to a facility in Ankleshwar, Gujarat, where they were refined. After the refinement process, the drugs were moved through Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, where Goyal and his accomplices took charge of finding buyers for the illegal consignment.
Connection to a Gujarat-Based Chemical Firm
The Gujarat-based company at the center of this bust has raised serious concerns. Investigators revealed that the company, which was founded in 2016, is registered with the Registrar of Companies in Ahmedabad and specializes in the manufacturing of chemical products. However, the company lacks a license to produce pharmaceutical-grade materials, raising red flags about its involvement in refining narcotics.
The company’s operations were concealed through a fake subsidiary that facilitated the distribution of the drugs. The authorities are currently questioning both the company’s staff and its owners to understand the full extent of its involvement in the drug trade.
International Trafficking Route
This drug bust has uncovered a sophisticated international drug trafficking network. Previous reports suggest that the drugs were cultivated in South America, transported through the Panama port, and reached Dubai before making their way to India. From Goa, the consignment was shipped to Ghaziabad and finally reached Delhi in late September.
The operation was allegedly overseen by a Dubai-based handler who had been in contact with Goyal for over two decades. Their connection dates back to when they met in Tihar Jail, establishing a long-standing criminal partnership.
The Road Ahead
As the investigation continues, authorities are expanding their probe to uncover more details about the involvement of other individuals and organizations. The role of the Gujarat-based chemical company remains a focal point as investigators work to trace the entire network behind this massive drug bust.
This case has brought renewed attention to the growing drug trade in India, especially the increasing role of international cartels in smuggling narcotics into the country. The Delhi Police and other law enforcement agencies are now working tirelessly to ensure that all those involved in this operation are brought to justice.
(With inputs from agencies)
