In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Unit of Chennai’s North Zone has arrested 12 individuals, including a professional dancer who recently performed alongside actor Vijay in the film G.O.A.T. and appeared in Rajinikanth’s movie Coolie. The arrests were made in the Ashok Nagar area following a tip-off about large-scale drug distribution.

The investigation was led by Inspector Raja Singh and Assistant Inspector Jayaraj. Based on intelligence, the team initiated a covert operation after learning that drugs were being widely sold in the locality. Acting on the tip, officers contacted a suspected dealer named Yuvaraj, who instructed them to collect the narcotics from an associate named Praveen.

Surveillance was set up near Bhajanai Koil Street, under Ashok Nagar police jurisdiction. As planned, Praveen arrived at the location carrying methamphetamine. Upon being apprehended, officers found 2 grams of the drug in his possession.

During questioning, Praveen disclosed that he lived at Shiva Temple Street in Vadapalani and worked as a background dancer in the film industry. He revealed he had performed in group dance sequences for the movie G.O.A.T. starring Vijay. He also admitted to supplying drugs to colleagues in the entertainment industry who requested them. Praveen had been sourcing the narcotics from Yuvaraj, a friend and former BBA classmate from a private college they both attended in 2021 and selling them at inflated prices.

Following further investigation, the police arrested Bharath (22), a B.Com student from a private college near Pillayar Temple Street in Vadapalani. Based on information provided by Bharath, authorities tracked down and arrested additional suspects, including Yuvaraj (27), a private bank employee, Lokesh Kumar (21) a B.Com student at Chennai University, Vigneswaran (22) a B.Tech student at a private university, Sampath Kumar (21) and Raghu (25) a Viscom student and film industry dancer.

From the group, police recovered 7 grams of methamphetamine, 2 grams of ketamine, 6 LSD strips, and 10 grams of ganja (marijuana). The arrested individuals include several students and dancers with alleged connections to the local film industry.

Officials confirmed that more names have emerged during the investigation, and further arrests are expected as the Narcotics Control Unit continues to expand its probe into the network.

(With inputs from Dinakaran)

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In a breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an international syndicate of drug suppliers, arresting six persons, including two Nigerian nationals and a woman, from Delhi, Greater Noida and Bengaluru.

Around 7 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 21 crore has been recovered. According to police, the syndicate was largely run by Keralites based in Bengaluru, while the drugs were being sourced through Nigerian suppliers. The operation was carried out by the WR-II unit of the Crime Branch under DCP Harsh Indora, IPS, following inputs from Kerala Police.

The crackdown began on July 19, when secret information led to the arrest of Suhail (31) and Sujin (32), both residents of Kerala, from a South-West Delhi guest house. Nearly 6 kg of methamphetamine was seized from them. Investigation revealed that the duo was distributing the contraband from Delhi to Bengaluru, Kerala, and other parts of South India.

Subsequent leads pointed to a Nigerian national, Toby Deco, who was tracked down and arrested in Mohan Garden, Delhi, with 64 grams of meth. A further 865 grams were recovered from his rented room. He confessed to supplying drugs to Suhail and disclosed links with syndicate handlers in Nigeria.

The probe extended to Bengaluru, where police arrested Suha Fatima alias Neha (29) and her husband, Md Zaheed alias Firoze (29), who financed Suhail’s operations. Later, another Nigerian, Chikwado Nnake Kingsley (29), was arrested in Greater Noida.

“Accused Chikwado Nnake Kingsley disclosed that he came to India in 2015 on the pretext of getting medical treatment and has been in India since. He was introduced to the business of drugs by two of his fellow Nigerians, Chigmo and Ajuko. Ajuko is now in Nigeria and is operating his business from there through WhatsApp and other social media,” the Delhi Police said in its press statement.

During interrogation, the accused revealed that the syndicate used “dead drop” methods, leaving packets at isolated spots and sharing images and locations with buyers to evade detection. Their primary clientele included students and IT professionals in Bengaluru. Police said Suhail, a former addict, gradually turned into a major trafficker after earlier arrests in Kerala. His network in Bengaluru was financed by Fatima and Zaheed, while Nigerians acted as suppliers.

In total, 6,895 grams of methamphetamine were seized. Police said efforts are underway to identify more financiers and trace the kingpin, believed to be operating from Nigeria.

“Further investigation is being carried out, and efforts are being made to completely unearth this syndicate and to arrest all the members of this syndicate who are involved in the supply of psychotropic substances. This long, relentless effort has shown that the Crime Branch is dutifully uprooting the nemesis of drugs from Delhi NCR and all over India,” said DCP Harsh Indora.

-IANS

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The Assam Rifles have seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets and heroin valued at around ₹40.05 crore in Mizoram, officials said on Sunday, 27 July 2025.

A Defence spokesman said that after getting intelligence inputs, the Assam Rifles troops have launched an operation at Melbuk areas in border town Zokhawthar in eastern Mizoram’s Champhai district on Saturday night. “On conducting a thorough search, the para-military personnel recovered 1.041 kg heroin and 9.381 kg methamphetamine tablets valued approximately 40.05 crores from an abandoned place,” he said. The seized contrabands have been handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Officials suspect that the Methamphetamine tablets, also known as Yaba or party tablets, and heroin were smuggled from Myanmar. Methamphetamine, which comes in tablet, powder, or crystalline form — commonly called ice or crystal meth — is a stimulant that suppresses the need for sleep and is often used by partygoers and young adults.

Myanmar’s Chin State has emerged as a major hub for drug trafficking, wildlife smuggling, and other illicit activities. The contraband is often routed through six districts in Mizoram — Champhai, Siaha, Lawngtlai, Hnahthial, Saitual, and Serchhip — which share unfenced borders of 510 km with Myanmar.

Meanwhile, Assam Rifles have been conducting awareness campaigns like seminars and group discussions highlighting the bad effects of the drugs and drugs trafficking are a punishable offence under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985.

The Defence spokesman said that the aim of these awareness campaigns is to educate the local population, especially the youth, about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the serious legal consequences associated with drug trafficking and peddling.

The speakers in this campaign highlighted the rising threat of narcotics in society and especially in border areas of Mizoram and urged the participants to stay vigilant and not to get entrapped.

–IANS

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It seems Tamil Nadu has recently become a major hub for synthetic drug production and trafficking, with drug cartels operating with increasing audacity. These groups have been moving large quantities of narcotics, such as methamphetamines, using private vehicles adorned with party flags, and evading law enforcement while freely roaming the state. The rise in illegal drug operations has exposed the vulnerabilities in the state’s law enforcement system, especially after a massive bust that revealed methamphetamine manufacturing labs within Tamil Nadu itself.

In a significant operation by the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit (ANIU) of Greater Chennai Police, authorities seized 17 kilograms of methamphetamine worth an estimated ₹22 crore in the international market. This led to the dismantling of a methamphetamine production and distribution network, with ten individuals arrested, including a key suspect—a skilled methamphetamine cook and school dropout with a criminal history.

Further investigation uncovered a large drug operation that spanned across the region, leading to raids at various locations. A godown in Vadagarai near RedHills yielded another 15.8 kilograms of methamphetamine and assets valued at ₹5 crore. Among those arrested was Lakshmi Narasimhan, a known drug cook with a background in synthetic drug manufacturing, who was previously involved in a methamphetamine preparation operation in Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar district.

The operation, which began with the arrests of Venkatesan alias Rajesh and Karthi, led investigators to multiple locations tied to the drug network. The seizure included large quantities of methamphetamine and vehicles used for trafficking the drugs. Further investigations revealed the involvement of Prabhu Shanmugam and Murugan, who sourced pseudoephedrine—a key raw material for methamphetamine—from Haryana and Myanmar, further complicating the web of trafficking.

The investigation revealed a startling connection; Venkatesan had been sourcing methamphetamine from Manipur through an individual he befriended while serving a prison sentence for a narcotics-related case in Punjab. While a small lab was set up by his co-conspirators in Aruppukottai, Virudhunagar district, the bulk of the methamphetamine supply came from Manipur.

Venkatesan was involved in supplying pseudoephedrine to Shahul Hameed from Mannadi and Lakshmi Narasimhan from Madurai, while he supplied methamphetamine to Diwan Mohammed of Burma Bazaar. Following Diwan’s arrest by the Muthialpet police two months ago, Venkatesan began providing drugs to Diwan’s driver, Karthik, who was later arrested alongside Venkatesan.

Later, Shahul Hameed, Lakshmi Narasimhan, and several others, including Lawrence, Sarath Kumar, Murugan, and Venkatesan’s wife, Jancy Merida, were apprehended for their roles in aiding and abetting the drug trafficking operation. Additionally, Venkatesan’s former associates in a prior narcotics case, M Prabhu and RV Shanmugam, were also arrested. During the investigation, law enforcement uncovered significant wealth linked to the illicit activities, with assets worth ₹8 crore traced back to Shahul Hameed and Lawrence, highlighting the extent of their involvement in the narcotics trade.

In addition to these operations, several other drug-related arrests were made across the state. The DRI seized hydroponic ganja worth ₹1 crore from a passenger arriving from Thailand, and multiple drug seizures were made at Chennai’s airport and through operations targeting college students and migrant workers. Authorities have also discovered disturbing trends of law enforcement personnel being involved in drug trafficking, with arrests made of police officers accused of peddling narcotics.

These events reflect the increasing challenge law enforcement faces in Tamil Nadu as drug syndicates continue to operate with relative ease, using sophisticated networks to distribute narcotics and expand their reach. As the crackdown intensifies, authorities remain focused on dismantling these cartels and tackling corruption within their ranks.

(With Inputs From Organiser)

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Six persons, including a woman, were arrested during a major drug bust in Chennai that led to the seizure of 16 kg of methamphetamine worth approximately ₹20 crore.. The case began when the Grater Chennai Police Commissioner received credible information about illegal drug sales in Madhavaram’s Roja Nagar area.

On 22 December 2024, the newly formed Narcotics Control Bureau, in collaboration with Madhavaram Police, conducted a raid in Roja Nagar. During the operation, two suspects—Venkatesan (41), a local drug dealer, and Karthik (36) from Triplicane Border Estate—were arrested. The police seized 1.5 kg of methamphetamine from them, and both were sent to jail.

After their arrest, the police intensified their investigation into the drug trafficking network linked to Venkatesan. Using contacts from Venkatesan’s mobile phone, the police uncovered a vast network of drug dealers from various parts of India, including Delhi and Mumbai.

Under the direction of Additional Commissioner of Police Narendra Nair, Kolathur Deputy Commissioner Pandiarajan, Puzhal Circle Assistant Commissioner Sahadevan, and Inspector Boopalan, six people, including Venkatesan’s wife, Jhansi, were arrested. Following interrogations, the authorities discovered a stash of 16 kg of methamphetamine hidden in a house, which was seized. The authorities are now focusing their efforts on tracking down five more individuals connected to the drug syndicate, with teams dispatched to Delhi and southern Tamil Nadu for further arrests.

(With Inputs From Dinakaran)

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Acting on a tip-off about drug trafficking in Egmore, Chennai, the police conducted a raid on a luxury car. Upon noticing the authorities, two individuals attempted to flee. The police subsequently recovered 705 grams of methamphetamine valued at ₹70 lakh and ganja worth ₹6 lakh from the vehicle.

Two suspects, Fatima Begum, a woman from Assam, and Balasubramanian, a supplier of vegetables to luxury hotels, were apprehended in connection with the case. The luxury car was also seized, and further investigations are underway.

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In a widening crackdown on drug networks, two Chennai police officers have been arrested within weeks for allegedly aiding meth (methamphetamine) trafficking. The latest arrest involves an officer linked to a suspect caught with drugs, as investigations uncover possible collusion among law enforcement officials.

Just a week after a city police constable was arrested for allegedly collaborating with methamphetamine traffickers, another officer was taken into custody by a special team from the City Police on 29 November 2024. James, a special team member under the T Nagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), was arrested following an investigation linked to his associate, Surendar, who had been detained the previous day.

Surendar was found with 10 grams of methamphetamine at the time of his arrest, and James is being scrutinized for his involvement in assisting the drug dealers.

Both men have been handed over to Vadapalani police for further questioning. Sources within the police department revealed that James has named two other officers as part of the operation, and their roles are under investigation.

This latest arrest follows the earlier detention of R Bharani, a 32-year-old constable from the 2016 batch, who was arrested 10 days ago for his involvement in meth trafficking. Bharani, who had been assigned to the Aynavaram police station’s law and order division, was caught in a special operation conducted by the Neelankarai Police. The operation had already led to the arrest of three individuals, including a Cameroonian national from Bengaluru, after officers discovered Bharani had been regularly receiving payments from the drug network.

The methamphetamine bust resulted in the seizure of 51 grams of the substance from suspects Raghu, a cook, Kannan, a weaver from Arani near Thiruvannamalai, and Jonathan, the Cameroonian national. Police investigation revealed that Kannan had frequent contact with a number during late hours, which was traced back to Constable Bharani. Authorities are also probing whether Bharani had informed the criminals about police operations. Investigations into both officers’ roles in the drug network are ongoing.

(With Inputs From DTNext)

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has revealed that Jaffer Sadiq, a former DMK functionary under investigation for running international drug trafficking ring, used black money from the illegal trade to launder funds through investments in 21 businesses across Tamil Nadu. According to report by The New Indian Express, these businesses spanned various sectors, including iron and steel scrap, seafood, imported dates and perfume, indoor sports facilities, restaurants, and Tamil film production.

Sadiq, who is being probed for his role in trafficking controlled substances like pseudoephedrine and ketamine between 2014 and 2024 to countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia, ran a complex money laundering operation. The illicit funds were funneled into the bank accounts of Sadiq, his associates, and their companies, disguised as unsecured loans.

Agents facilitated this by depositing unaccounted cash from the drug trade into these accounts, earning commissions of 1% to 3% for their role in the process. These transactions, described as “accommodation entries,” have been detailed in the ED’s chargesheet submitted to a CBI court in Chennai.

The illicit funds were also funneled into at least 14 properties valued at ₹52.5 crore and nine luxury cars worth ₹4.38 crore, all registered in the names of Sadiq, his family, and close associates. The purchase of these assets was similarly structured through accommodation entries, with payments made using Demand Drafts (DDs). Furthermore, the construction of the properties was paid for entirely in cash. The ED also found substantial unexplained cash deposits amounting to ₹33.9 crore in the accounts of Sadiq, his family, associates, and associated companies.

(Image Credit: TNIE)

Although many of these businesses reported losses and generated no profits, both Sadiq and his brother Saleem, who co-owned several ventures, paid themselves substantial salaries. The Income Tax Returns (ITRs) of these companies were found to be falsified, containing inconsistencies and inaccuracies. For example, JSM Residency, a hotel built by Sadiq in Purasawalkam in 2015, failed to account for electricity expenses despite offering air-conditioned rooms. Similarly, a biryani shop run by Saleem in 2020 showed a revenue of ₹1.5 crore, but lacked proper invoices for the purchase of spices and condiments, with only doctored bills for chicken and mutton purchases.

Sadiq’s fish trading ventures claimed an impressive 32% profit, despite daily records showing a more realistic margin of around 8%. The ED also noted suspicious inter-business transactions, which suggested money laundering. For example, Vistara Iron and Steel, a scrap dealership owned by Sadiq, transferred funds to a chit fund for an investment on his behalf, with the earnings from this fund subsequently routed into his personal accounts.

Analysis of the ITRs for Sadiq and his family revealed significant financial anomalies. His capital account showed an increase from ₹7.15 lakh in FY13 to ₹2.3 crore in FY14, with the figure rising progressively to ₹13.86 crore by FY18, according to the ED’s investigation.

How Jaffer Sadiq laundered his drug money through 21 business in Tamil Nadu:

ED's investigation has found that Sadiq had firms in scrap trade, seafood, indoor sports, Tamil film industry and restaurants.

To convert black money into white, he used a network of agents who would… pic.twitter.com/zBcMfxc70s

— Siddharth Prabhakar (@Sidprabhakar7) November 16, 2024

Political critics argue that without the intervention of the central government, the DMK would not have taken any action or uncovered the massive drug ring in question. They point to several instances that highlight the party’s questionable involvement. For example, the JSM Residency in Chennai, which was a two-star hotel, was inaugurated by DMK’s HRCE Minister PK Sekar Babu. Additionally, the promotion of Saleem Bhai’s biryani was done in collaboration with Dravidianist director Ameer Sulthan. Furthermore, JSM Productions, which produced the film ‘Mangai‘, saw Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi (DMK scion Udhayanidhi Stalin’s wife) as the chief guest for the launch of the film’s single.

போதை கடத்தல் மன்னன் ஜாபர் சாதிக் துவங்கிய நிறுவனங்களில் ஒன்றுதான் இந்த pitch n play மைதானம்…

தேசிய போதை தடுப்பு பிரிவு சோதனை செய்து கண்டுபிடிக்கும் வரை துரும்பை கூட கிள்ளி போடவில்லையே தமிழக காவல்துறை @mkstalin ? pic.twitter.com/mGD9WlaRUK

— CTR.Nirmalkumar (@CTR_Nirmalkumar) November 16, 2024

One of the businesses of Jaffer Sadiq is Pitch n Play which was inaugurated by DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran.

In the video shared by ADMK functionary CTR Nirmalkumar, YouTuber Mohamed Irfan can be seen playing in the Pitch N Play (as part of promotion?). It is noteworthy that Irfan, known for frequently flouting laws, shares a close relationship with the DMK scion. He did a public relations video with DMK scion and Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin in November 2022. Recently Irfan found himself in soup after he posted a video on his YouTube channel, “Irfan’s View”, filmed at a private hospital in Chennai. The video depicted Irfan cutting his newborn’s umbilical cord on camera as he and his wife, Aaliya, celebrated the birth of their first child. The Health Department took immediate action against the hospital while Irfan remains untouched.

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Tamil Nadu: A Key Transit Hub for International Methamphetamine Smuggling

Tamil Nadu has emerged as a significant transit point for international drug syndicates trafficking methamphetamine and its precursor, pseudoephedrine, to countries like Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Australia, where there is a high demand for these substances, according to Indian investigators.

Rise In Methamphetamine Seizures

Recent data from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Chennai highlights a sharp rise in the seizures of methamphetamine headed for Sri Lanka. The NCB’s seizures jumped from 12 kg in 2021 to 66 kg in 2022, and to 81 kg in 2023, signaling a notable increase in transnational meth trafficking. In 2024 alone, both the NCB and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Chennai have confiscated 57 kg of the drug, with an estimated street value of ₹360 crore across just four major cases. All of these seizures involved methamphetamine sourced from Myanmar and smuggled en route to Sri Lanka. The latest seizure occurred last week when the DRI confiscated 10 kg of meth, leading to the arrest of six individuals and the dismantling of an international drug syndicate.

Methamphetamine trafficking is a highly lucrative illegal business, with prices varying significantly depending on the location. In Manipur, meth costs between ₹50,000 and ₹1,00,000 per kilogram, while in Chennai, the price reaches around ₹7 lakh per kilogram. However, the street value of the drug multiplies substantially in countries like Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The NCB estimates that methamphetamine can fetch up to ₹10 crore per kilogram in these markets, while the DRI values it at approximately ₹5 crore per kilogram in international trade.

Investigations reveal that methamphetamine is primarily sourced from Myanmar, part of the notorious Golden Triangle region known for producing large quantities of illicit drugs. The narcotic is then smuggled across the border into Manipur and subsequently transported to Tamil Nadu via human carriers who travel by train.

(Image Credit: TNIE)

Transport And Smuggling Routes

After entering Tamil Nadu, the methamphetamine is moved to coastal towns like Rameswaram, Thoothukudi, and Nagapattinam via bus, train, or car, often in specially concealed compartments designed to evade detection. From these towns, the drugs are transported to Sri Lanka via mid-sea transfers, often coordinated with fishing boats crossing the porous maritime border.

According to law enforcement, trafficking syndicates heavily rely on Sri Lankan Tamils residing in Tamil Nadu, particularly in cities and refugee camps, to help coordinate and execute the smuggling operations. Locals from Manipur also play an important role in navigating the trade routes, and this particular smuggling network has reportedly expanded over the past five years.

Local Connections And Cross-Border Networks

A closer look at some of the recent arrests sheds light on how the trafficking networks operate. For instance, an individual arrested in Chennai’s Koyambedu area, a major wholesale market, was found to be a vegetable trader with established business links to Sri Lanka. In another recent DRI seizure, one of the arrested individuals was a Tamil man who had lived in Manipur before moving to Tamil Nadu, illustrating the cross-border nature of the syndicate’s operations.

Moreh, a town located near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur, has become a key focal point in the drug trade. The town is home to a sizable Tamil community, and investigators have linked some individuals from Moreh to drug syndicates operating in Red Hills, Chennai. In 2023, the NCB arrested three Tamils from Imphal in a 4 kg methamphetamine seizure in Tamil Nadu, which later led to a much larger 11 kg seizure in Manipur—the agency’s largest of the year.

The Role Of Sri Lankan Tamils And Manipur Locals

Drug syndicates involved in methamphetamine trafficking often rely on Sri Lankan Tamils for logistical support, especially when it comes to coordinating mid-sea transfers and managing hawala-based financial transactions. Their familiarity with maritime routes and the coastal regions of both Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka makes them invaluable to these operations. Locals from Manipur also play a crucial role in helping syndicates navigate the complex and often treacherous trade routes that run along India’s northeastern border.

While Tamil Nadu serves as a key transit hub for methamphetamine, officials note that the consumption of meth within the state remains relatively low. Those seeking high-end drugs in Tamil Nadu are more likely to prefer substances like cocaine or LSD, rather than methamphetamine. Despite this, the state’s role as a major trafficking corridor for international drug syndicates highlights its increasing involvement in the global narcotics trade, which continues to expand despite ongoing enforcement efforts.

Earlier reports had also pointed to Tamil Nadu’s growing role as a critical location for the transshipment of illegal narcotics. Investigations over the past few years have increasingly focused on the state’s coastal routes and border areas, which serve as key points for the smuggling of methamphetamine from Southeast Asia to international markets.

In one high-profile case in 2022, the NCB seized a record 100 kg of methamphetamine in Chennai, originating from Myanmar and destined for Sri Lanka. That seizure, along with others, further cemented Tamil Nadu’s position as a major hub in the global methamphetamine trade. Authorities have since ramped up surveillance and intelligence sharing to combat this growing problem, but the complex nature of the trafficking networks continues to challenge law enforcement agencies.

Into Jaffer Sadiq's international drug syndicate: To run his cartel in Australia and NZ, Sadiq hired three drivers who fraudulently obtained Dubai work permits and resident visas and tried to send them to Auckland.

Six firms in Chennai, Trichy and Delhi sent 237 consignments to… pic.twitter.com/y19txpbZss

— Siddharth Prabhakar (@Sidprabhakar7) November 15, 2024

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