DRI Busts Rs. 40 Crore Drug Racket in Delhi Under Operation ‘Rainbow’

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials seize nearly 9 kg of cocaine, hashish and MDMA worth around Rs. 40 crores in Delhi under Operation “Rainbow“.

The officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have seized a large quantity of narcotic substances under Operation “Rainbow” (codename) against drug trafficking and distribution syndicates.

A specific intelligence on the matter of smuggling of narcotics, viz. cocaine, in small quantities hidden in soft toys and smuggled using domestic courier networks, was further developed by the officers of DRI, New Delhi. The intelligence resulted in coordinated search operations at various premises located in Mehrauli, New Delhi.

The investigation resulted in the recovery of 3095.5 grams of Cocaine, 4421 grams of Hashish, 1305.5 grams of MDMA in tablet form and 46 grams of Amphetamine.

The seized drugs, amounting to nearly 9 kg of narcotic drugs, are valued at approximately Rs 40 crore in the international illicit market. A large quantity of the seized drugs was found in the form of tablets/small pouches ready for distribution.

The operation included identifying and implementing specific searches in a populated and highly congested area of Delhi. During the operations, one individual has been arrested under the provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Earlier investigation shows the role of an international syndicate operating via foreign nationals residing in Delhi, using courier networks for concealment, trafficking and distribution of narcotics.

Further investigations are in progress. The operation once again underlines the commitment of DRI in tackling the risk of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in the country.