In a breakthrough, Delhi Police’s Special Cell uncovered a drug cartel involving over 500 kg of cocaine, valued at approximately ₹5,000 crore. This bust, the largest in Delhi’s history, led to the arrest of Jitendra Pal Singh (alias Jassi) at Amritsar airport as he attempted to flee to the UK. Singh, a long-term UK resident, had returned to India to oversee the cartel’s operations but was intercepted due to a Lookout Circular (LOC) issued by authorities.
The investigation revealed deep international links, notably with the UK and Dubai. One key figure named during police interrogations is Virendra Basoya, an Indian national now based in Dubai, who is believed to be one of the masterminds behind this drug smuggling ring. Basoya, already flagged in previous drug busts, reportedly fled to Dubai after police action last year in Maharashtra exposed his involvement in a ₹3,000 crore narcotics operation. His connection with Singh, and another co-conspirator, Tushar Goyal, suggests a well-coordinated and expansive operation stretching across multiple cities, including Delhi and Mumbai.
Authorities are also probing possible ties between this syndicate and Dawood Ibrahim’s notorious “D-Company” criminal network, further deepening concerns about the scale and reach of the operation. As investigations continue, Singh’s arrest is viewed as a significant step in curbing this international narcotics trade.
The bust follows a series of recent drug seizures in Delhi, highlighting a persistent issue of smuggling operations through the capital. With increasing scrutiny on such activities, this operation could unravel more cross-border criminal ties.
Authorities remain on high alert as they dig deeper into the financial and logistical frameworks behind these smuggling activities drug menace facing India and the lengths to which criminals will go to evade capture.
