Who is the Kingpin of the Inter-State Drug Syndicate Arrested by Delhi Police?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Zamjith K.P. was arrested at Mangaluru Airport.
- He was the leader of a sophisticated inter-state drug syndicate.
- The syndicate smuggled hybrid ganja into India from abroad.
- Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the case.
- The investigation aims to identify additional members of the network.
New Delhi, Oct 24 (NationPress) In a significant achievement in the fight against narcotics trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended the mastermind of an inter-state drug syndicate involved in smuggling hybrid ganja (marijuana) into India from abroad, the police confirmed on Friday.
The suspect, identified as Zamjith K.P. alias Samjhu (38), hails from Calicut, Kerala, and was taken into custody at Mangaluru Airport on October 21 after returning from Dubai.
As per the Crime Branch, Zamjith had been evading capture for months and was the key player behind a complex drug operation spanning multiple states.
“Our relentless efforts to locate and arrest Zamjith @ Samjhu culminated in his detention at Mangaluru Airport on October 21, 2025, following his arrival from Dubai,” stated the police.
His capture follows the earlier arrest of three associates on July 9, who were found with 4.13 kg of hybrid ganja.
A case (FIR No. 175/25) has been registered under sections 20 and 29 of the NDPS Act at the Crime Branch police station.
Investigations have revealed that Zamjith, who spent nearly nine years in Cambodia involved in the tobacco trade, later relocated to Thailand, where he allegedly orchestrated his narcotics operations.
He stands accused of trafficking high-quality hybrid ganja into India via international cargo shipments routed through Mumbai and Delhi airports, utilizing a network of couriers and distributors.
“To date, four individuals have been arrested, and ongoing investigations aim to identify and capture additional members of this interstate drug syndicate. We are also focused on dismantling the entire operation and ensuring that all involved are brought to justice,” remarked DCP Pankaj Kumar.
The Crime Branch is currently examining financial records and communication trails to expose the broader network and identify international connections involved in the trafficking of hybrid ganja into India.