Kingpin Of International Drug Syndicate Deported To India In Major Success For NCB

Last Updated:May 28, 2025, 20:52 IST

The kingpin, who had absconded from an earlier case related to LSD trafficking in 2021 and was located in Malaysia, was extradited to India after the NCB issued a Red Notice

The investigation began after the seizure of approximately 200 grams of cocaine concealed within a projector, which was being sent from Mumbai to Australia through courier on January 21, 2025. (Representational image)

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has achieved a significant breakthrough in its fight against drug trafficking, securing the deportation of a kingpin behind a transnational syndicate from Malaysia. The operation was carried out with the assistance of other national and international agencies.

The investigation began after the seizure of approximately 200 grams of cocaine concealed within a projector, which was being sent from Mumbai to Australia through courier on January 21, 2025.

Tracing the source of the smuggled cocaine, the NCB further seized 11.540 kg of cocaine, 4.9 kg of cannabis, and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies from the residence of one of the syndicate members in Navi Mumbai.

Further investigations revealed a well-oiled transnational syndicate engaged in trafficking cocaine from the USA to India for further distribution within India and internationally. The syndicate’s operations involved clearing house agents (CHAs) and hawala operators. A total of eight individuals have been arrested so far.

The kingpin, who had absconded from an earlier case related to LSD trafficking in 2021 and was located in Malaysia, was extradited to India after the NCB issued a Red Notice (a request to law enforcement agencies worldwide to locate and provisionally arrest a person pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal action).

The kingpin’s interrogation is expected to uncover more details about the syndicate’s operations, including the source of the drugs in the USA.

The financial investigation has already identified several assets, including properties and bank accounts in Thailand. Efforts are underway to seize these assets.

This is the second such deportation achieved by the NCB this year. A drug lord was deported from the UAE for involvement in several cases.

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