Has the NCB Secured the Deportation of a Key Accused from UAE in a Narcotics Case?

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Key Takeaways
- NCB successfully deported a key drug trafficking suspect.
- Operation highlights the fight against transnational drug syndicates.
- Public involvement is crucial in combating drug trafficking.
- Red Corner Notice was pivotal in locating the accused.
- 6.624 grams of LSD were seized from a parcel.
Bengaluru, May 14 (NationPress) In a remarkable achievement, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Bangalore Zonal Unit, has successfully facilitated the deportation of a key suspect, a resident from Kerala.
This case revolves around the confiscation of LSD in substantial quantities from an individual implicated in several drug trafficking operations, as per the official announcement from the NCB on Tuesday.
In July 2023, NCB officers from the Bangalore Zonal Unit confiscated 6.624 grams of LSD from a parcel that had its origins in Mexico. The subsequent delivery operation resulted in the apprehension of two recipients, while another associate, linked to both, managed to evade capture.
"Investigations unearthed that LSD was being smuggled from abroad, cleverly concealed within books and magazines. A thorough investigation, which incorporated both technical and financial scrutiny, led to the filing of charges against the suspect under Sections 8(c), 22(c), 23(c), 27A, 28, and 29 of the NDPS Act," stated the NCB.
Further inquiries indicated that the accused was also entangled in another NDPS case registered at the Madukkarai Police Station in Coimbatore and was also on the run in that instance. To track down and apprehend him, a Red Corner Notice (RCN) was issued on January 24, 2025.
Thanks to a collaborative effort with various Indian and international agencies, the suspect was located and detained by law enforcement in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the Red Corner Notice. After fulfilling all necessary legal procedures, he was deported back to India and is currently in the custody of the NCB.
"This operation underscores India’s unwavering commitment to dismantle transnational drug syndicates engaged in drug trafficking within the country," the statement remarked.
“To combat drug trafficking, the NCB urges the public's cooperation. Any individual can report information regarding narcotics sales by calling the MANAS - National Narcotics Helpline Toll-Free Number - 1933,” it added.