Major International Drug Syndicate Dismantled in Delhi
The Delhi Police Special Cell has achieved a significant breakthrough in the fight against narcotics with the dismantling of an Africa-based drug cartel that was operating across multiple Indian metropolitan cities. In a meticulously planned operation, authorities arrested four foreign nationals and confiscated methamphetamine drugs valued at an astonishing Rs 100 crore in the international market.
The Arrests and Seizures
According to official statements released on Wednesday, the police apprehended three Nigerian nationals and one individual from Côte d'Ivoire who were allegedly managing the sophisticated drug distribution network. The operation unfolded after police received crucial intelligence about a woman identified as Ella on November 1, 2025.
The breakthrough came around midnight when officers intercepted Ella while she was transporting a red trolley bag containing over 17 kg of methamphetamine along with 700 tablets. This initial seizure led investigators deeper into the cartel's operations.
Following sustained investigation, on November 5, authorities arrested Charles Chimuanya Ebereonwu, also known as Nwatayanachidinama Amorka, from the Dipak Vihar area in Chander Vihar. During this operation, police recovered an additional 3 kg of methamphetamine from his possession.
Mobile Drug Lab and Manufacturing Unit Uncovered
The investigation took a more serious turn when police discovered a mobile drug manufacturing facility, described as a "kitchen," at Tek Chand Colony in Nilothi Extension. DCP (Special Cell) Alaap Patel confirmed that this laboratory contained various sophisticated equipment and chemical substances used in drug production.
"The lab had several equipment, calcium chloride, methanol, coloured and transparent liquid chemicals and solvents," DCP Patel stated, highlighting the professional setup the cartel had established for their illegal operations.
Subsequently, on November 6, Chinoye Emmanuel was taken into custody for allegedly assisting Amorka in establishing and operating the drug manufacturing unit.
Inter-City Drug Supply Network Exposed
During interrogation, the accused revealed intricate details of their operation. Ella reportedly received drug consignments primarily in market areas of Janakpuri, Vikaspuri, and Uttam Nagar in Delhi. She would then transport these narcotics to various clients in Bengaluru and Mumbai using an unconventional method - long train journeys to avoid detection.
The investigation further led police to Bengaluru, where they apprehended the main distributor, identified as Diarra Idriss, alias Sir White Money. According to police statements, "Accused Diarra Idriss alias Sir White Money gave Rs 30,000 to Ella during her last such trip in April 2025."
The financial aspect of the operation involved sophisticated money laundering techniques. "Sir White Money used to sell the drugs and took the payments from his customers in cash and sent the proceeds to Nigeria through informal channels," DCP Patel added, revealing the international hawala network used to funnel profits overseas.
The successful operation represents a major setback for international drug trafficking networks attempting to establish footholds in Indian cities. The Delhi Police Special Cell has demonstrated effective coordination and intelligence gathering in tackling this sophisticated international drug syndicate that threatened to spread addiction across multiple metropolitan centers.
