The drug cartel was allegedly managed by an Indian citizen based in Dubai, with operations spanning Delhi and Mumbai
The Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested UK-based NRI Jatinderpal Singh, also known as Jassi, at Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar, tribuneindia.com reported.
Jassi’s arrest comes in connection with one of the largest drug busts in India, which involved the seizure of 560 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana in Delhi on October 2.
Authorities had issued a lookout circular (LOC) for Jassi after his involvement emerged during the interrogation of four suspects apprehended from a three-story godown in South Delhi.
The syndicate targeted high-profile events such as concerts, rave parties, and affluent areas in major metropolitan cities.
Earlier, the police arrested Tushar Goyal, Himanshu Kumar, Aurangzeb Siddiqui, and Bharat Kumar in relation to the case. Jassi, the fifth individual arrested, was reportedly attempting to flee to the UK, where he has lived for 17 years as a green card holder. He had recently returned to India to ensure the delivery of the contraband.
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