In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized nearly 9 kg of narcotic substances valued at around ₹40 crore in the international illicit market during a coordinated operation in the national capital.
Codenamed “Operation Rainbow”, the raid followed specific intelligence inputs about an international drug syndicate smuggling cocaine in small quantities hidden inside soft toys and distributing them through domestic courier networks.
During the searches conducted in Mehrauli, New Delhi, officers recovered:
| Substance | Quantity Seized |
|---|---|
| Cocaine | 3,095.5 grams |
| Hashish | 4,421 grams |
| MDMA (Tablets) | 1,305.5 grams |
| Amphetamine | 46 grams |
A large portion of the narcotics was found in the form of tablets and small pouches, indicating they were prepared for street-level distribution.
One person has been apprehended under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. Initial investigations suggest the involvement of an international network run by foreign nationals residing in Delhi, who allegedly used courier services for concealment and trafficking.
The operation was particularly challenging as the searches were carried out in densely populated and congested areas of Delhi. DRI officials said the bust underscores the agency’s determination to combat drug trafficking and curb the circulation of psychotropic substances in India.
Further investigation is underway to trace the wider syndicate and its links abroad.
