The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has busted a high-value drug racket with the arrest of two men, including a Nigerian national, and the recovery of MDMA worth over `2 crore.
The arrests were made after a late-night operation near Chirag Delhi on September 17.
Around 12.10 am, a team from the Southern Range Crime Branch intercepted a car with tinted windows on suspicion. On searching the vehicle, officers found 196 grams of MDMA, four injections, and eight syringes. The driver, identified as 28-year-old Akash Kashyap alias AK, a resident of Govindpuri, was immediately arrested.
Officials said Akash is a repeat offender. He has been booked in four previous cases, including one under the Arms Act.
During questioning, Akash confessed that he sourced narcotics from a Nigerian man named Chime and distributed them to clients across South Delhi and its nightlife hubs. Police secured his custody for further interrogation and began tracking down his supplier.
Following leads, the team raided Chime Sabastine’s residence. On spotting the police, the Nigerian national tried to jump from his balcony in a bid to escape but fractured his leg. After receiving treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, he was arrested.
Investigators said Chime had first come to India in April 2024 on a medical visa, valid only till August 2024. He continued to stay illegally after expiry and turned to the drug trade. Chime admitted to being a habitual user himself, who began peddling to manage his expenses. He also revealed to police that another Nigerian national was his primary supplier.
The seized MDMA, commonly known as Ecstasy, was tested by forensic experts. Officers said the contraband was of high quality and could fetch more than ?2 crore in the illegal market. The substance is often used at rave parties and in the city’s club scene for its hallucinogenic effects.
A senior official said, “This is a significant breakthrough. By arresting these two, we have cut off a major link in the supply chain. We are now identifying other members of the racket.”
The team that carried out the operation was led by Inspector Vijay Pal Dahiya under the supervision of ACP Girish Kaushik. Police said efforts are underway to trace the larger syndicate and its cross-border links.
