International narcotics racket exposed in Delhi; drugs worth ₹5 crore seized

January 18, 2026

New Delhi: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has dismantled an international drug syndicate operated by Nigerian nationals, leading to the seizure of cocaine and MDMA drugs valued at approximately ₹5 crore. The operation was carried out by the WR-II unit of the Crime Branch as part of its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics.

Cocaine and MDMA Worth ₹5 Crore Seized

The team recovered 418 grams of cocaine and 925 tablets of Ecstasy/MDMA and arrested two foreign nationals from different parts of the national capital, a police statement said on Sunday.

Surveillance Launched After Specific Intelligence Input

The Crime Branch stated that it had been closely monitoring a drug trafficking network active in Delhi. Acting on specific intelligence received on December 2, 2025, officials were informed that a Nigerian national named Frank, previously involved in NDPS cases, had resumed supplying psychotropic substances in South Delhi.

Technical and Manual Surveillance Leads to Arrest

A team led by Inspector Akshay Gahlaut, under the supervision of ACP Rajpal Dabas and DCP Harsh Indora, IPS, conducted technical and manual surveillance as the suspect kept changing locations across South and South-West Delhi.

Prime Accused Frank Victus Nabbed

Following sustained efforts, the team traced and arrested Frank Victus from Delhi, recovering 418 grams of cocaine and 910 MDMA tablets from his possession. A case was registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act.

Source of Drugs Traced to Mehrauli

Based on the recovery, further investigation led the team to another Nigerian national, identified as Sunday Otuu, who was allegedly the source of the drugs. Through phone analysis and technical investigation, the accused was traced to Mehrauli, from where he was arrested.

Additional Drugs Recovered from Rented Accommodation

Police recovered 15 ecstasy tablets from Sunday Otuu’s rented accommodation, further strengthening the case against the syndicate.

Nigeria-Based Kingpin Controlled Supply Chain

During interrogation, both accused revealed that the drug supply chain was controlled by a kingpin based in Nigeria, identified as Elo Chukwu. Drugs were allegedly sent to Delhi through couriers, including an African woman, and distributed locally through intermediaries.

Use of WhatsApp Numbers to Evade Detection

Frank disclosed that he had come to India in 2012 on a business visa and was earlier arrested by the NCB in 2015. After being released on bail in 2024, he allegedly resumed drug trafficking due to financial difficulties.
Sunday Otuu, who arrived in India in 2015, admitted to coordinating drug deliveries using Nigerian WhatsApp numbers to avoid direct contact between suppliers.

Further Probe Underway

The Crime Branch stated that further investigation is underway to identify other members of the syndicate and trace the international drug trafficking network involved in the case.