The Delhi Police have dismantled a transnational drug trafficking network with the arrest of five Nigerian nationals and the recovery of synthetic drugs valued at about Rs 3 crore.
An official said on Thursday that the operation followed intelligence received on October 31 concerning a narcotics supply module active in the capital.
Acting on the information, officers apprehended Ngoji Victor, also known as Jeff, near the Nawada Metro Station, where 100 grams of MDMA and 40 ecstasy pills were found in his possession. His interrogation led investigators to a residence in Uttam Nagar, where a raid was carried out on November 3. Three additional suspects, Aniagoh Daniel Uzochukwu, Eze Roland and Johnson Okoro, were arrested at the location, and a search of the premises resulted in the recovery of 223 grams of cocaine and 22 grams of MDMA.
During questioning, Roland disclosed the identity of another alleged supplier, Onuoha James, also known as Prince. Police traced him to the Nilothi area and arrested him on November 17, recovering 15 grams of MDMA from his possession.
”In total, police have seized 151 grams of MDMA, 223 grams of cocaine and 40 ecstasy pills in the case. The accused, all Nigerian nationals, were allegedly part of a well-structured network sourcing high-grade narcotics and supplying them across Delhi-NCR,” the officer said. He added that most of the suspects had lived in Delhi for several years, while one had allegedly remained in the country after his visa expired.
The development comes amid ongoing nationwide efforts to disrupt organised narcotics operations, with Delhi frequently identified as a key transit and distribution hub for synthetic drugs. Authorities continue to investigate the syndicate’s wider links and operational routes. Further investigation is underway.
