Delhi Police Bust Major Drug Syndicate in Dwarka, Seize 78 Grams of MDMA
In a major crackdown, Delhi Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force dismantled a drug syndicate in Dwarka, arresting four individuals, including a Nigerian national, and seizing 78 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy).
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Delhi Police’s Crime Branch executed a meticulously planned operation in Sector-12, Dwarka, targeting a syndicate involved in the illegal supply of Methylenedioxy-N-methamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as Ecstasy. The operation resulted in the arrest of four individuals and the recovery of 78 grams of MDMA, a commercial quantity, along with a vehicle used for drug distribution.
- On April 4, 2025, a raid led by Inspector Parveen Kumar Rathi in Sector-12, Dwarka, resulted in the arrest of three individuals—Vikas alias Vikki, Gaurav Kumar, and Ayush—with 61 grams of MDMA.
- A white Honda City car (Registration No. DL1CAF24XX) used for drug deliveries was seized.
- On April 6, 2025, Chukwunwike, alias Divine, a Nigerian national, was arrested with an additional 17 grams of MDMA.
- A case was registered under Sections 22(c), 25, and 29 of the NDPS Act (FIR No. 81/2025).
The operation was initiated based on intelligence gathered by ASI Naresh Kumar, who tracked drug suppliers in Dwarka. Using technical surveillance and local intelligence, the ANTF team apprehended the suspects. A field-testing kit confirmed the seized substance as MDMA.
“This operation is a testament to our relentless efforts to combat drug-related crimes and ensure public safety,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (ANTF, Crime Branch) Apoorva Gupta, IPS.
Interrogation revealed the backgrounds of the accused. Vikas, a college dropout, turned to selling MDMA to fund his addiction, having previously been arrested in a 2022 NDPS case. Gaurav, his childhood friend, joined the drug trade through their association. Ayush, a second-year BBA student, was lured by a lavish lifestyle, while Chukwunwike sourced MDMA from an individual named “John.” Efforts are ongoing to trace this supplier and dismantle the broader network.
Vikas has a criminal history, including a 2022 case involving 45 grams of Amphetamine and other offenses in Delhi and Haryana. The investigation continues to uncover additional links in the drug supply chain, with a focus on ensuring public safety and preventing the spread of narcotics.
