Delhi: Mega Drug Cartel Dismantled ,Over 328 Kg Meth Seized in ‘Operation Crystal Fortress’

NEW DELHI – In a massive and highly coordinated operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and the Special Cell of the Delhi Police have successfully dismantled a major trans-national synthetic drug cartel, seizing approximately 328 kilograms of high-quality Methamphetamine valued at an estimated ₹262 crore in the international market. The joint crackdown, code-named ‘Operation Crystal Fortress,’ is being hailed as one of the largest methamphetamine seizures ever recorded in the national capital.

Key Details of the Operation – DELHI

Unravelling the Transnational Network –DELHI

The breakthrough followed months of intensive surveillance, intelligence gathering, and technical intercepts by the NCB and Delhi Police. Officials revealed that the syndicate operated a highly organized trafficking chain, using Delhi as a key hub for distribution both within India and to overseas markets.

• Key Arrests: The operation was initiated with the detention of Shane Waris (25), a sales manager from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, who was picked up from Noida. Waris allegedly coordinated operations on instructions from foreign handlers, using fake SIM cards and encrypted communication apps like WhatsApp and Zangi.His interrogation provided crucial leads.

• The Chhatarpur Raid: Acting on Waris’s inputs, NCB teams raided the Chhatarpur residence of Esther Kinimi (43), a native of Nagaland, who was allegedly using the flat as a major storage and delivery point for the cartel.The entire consignment of meth was recovered from her rented house, and she was subsequently arrested with assistance from the Nagaland Police.

• Modus Operandi: Preliminary investigation indicates the cartel used multiple couriers, layered handlers, safe houses, and even employed logistics platforms (app-based delivery services) to move the illicit consignments discreetly.

Kingpin Operating From Abroad

Investigators have identified the alleged kingpin of the cartel, who is believed to be operating from a foreign location. Significantly, this individual is also wanted in connection with a separate major seizure of 82.5 kg of high-grade cocaine in Delhi last year. Authorities are now coordinating with international enforcement partners to track down the mastermind and secure his deportation to India to face legal proceedings.

Official Response and Commitment

Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the joint team on the significant achievement, calling it a “brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination.”

“Our govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace. Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore in New Delhi and arresting two.The operation was a brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination to achieve PM Modi Ji’s vision for a drug-free India.”

 

— Amit Shah, Union Home Minister

NCB stated that ‘Operation Crystal Fortress’ underscores the bureau’s relentless focus on dismantling synthetic drug cartels and their trans-national networks. Further investigation is underway to map the entire supply chain, financial trails, logistics nodes, and additional storage points associated with the syndicate.

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