A MASSIVE BLOW TO ILLEGAL PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG NETWORK
Face2News/New Delhi
In a significant breakthrough against the illegal narcotics trade, a dedicated team of the Central Range, Crime Branch, Delhi Police has successfully dismantled an organized interstate and international drug trafficking syndicate. The team arrested 05 persons and seized a massive consignment of 18,47,400 psychotropic tablets, valued at approximately ₹ 08-09 crore in the illicit market.
On 07.10.2025, acting upon specific and credible intelligence, a police team laid a strategic trap at Mehak Apartment, Madanpur Khadar Extension-I, Sarita Vihar, Delhi. At about 6:30 PM, accused Mohd. Abid (50 years) was apprehended. Following due compliance under the NDPS Act, a search led to the recovery of: 54,000 Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets (Treken-100) (Weight: 14.472 Kg). Accordingly, FIR No. 296/25 dated 08.10.2025 U/s 22/25 NDPS Act was registered at PS Crime Branch.
During sustained interrogation and technical surveillance, the supply chain of the illegal pharmaceutical network was systematically exposed and Mohd. Abid disclosed procurement from Javed Khan (relative son-in-law). Javed Khan (arrested on 30.10.2025) revealed the source as Sunil Kumar, owner of Pralhad Logistics, Samalka, Delhi`, Sunil Kumar (arrested on 02.11.2025) disclosed the name of his supplier Vishnu Dutt Sharma. Vishnu Dutt Sharma (arrested on 02.11.2025), working as an exporter, revealed further link to Vikash Singh @ Ishwar Yadav and TC Sedana. and Vikash Singh (arrested on 06.11.2025) disclosed involvement of associate Naushad @ Bablu.Proceedings to declare him Proclaimed Offender are underway.
INTERNATIONAL EXPORT MODULE EXPOSED : During the investigation revealed that accused Vishnu Dutt Sharma had exported a container disguised as household goods, concealing 32 boxes of Tramadol and others prohibited tablets destined for the United Kingdom. On immediate intervention, Crime Branch coordinated with Customs authorities to hold the container. The shipment was not delivered in the UK and was returned to India.
During the investigation revealed that accused Vishnu Dutt Sharma had exported a container disguised as household goods, concealing 32 boxes of Tramadol and others prohibited tablets destined for the United Kingdom. On immediate intervention, Crime Branch coordinated with Customs authorities to hold the container. Vikram Singh, IPS, DCP, Crime Branch, Delhi. said, the shipment was not delivered in the UK and was returned to India
The container arrived at T-3 Terminal, Mundra Port, Gujarat. On 16.02.2026, after obtaining police custody remand, a joint raid was conducted at Warehouse No. 2, Seabird CFS, Mundra Port in the presence of the Drugs Inspector, FSL team, and Customs SIT. A massive recovery of psychotropic substances was affected and seized through proper seizure memo.
RECOVERY: Tramadol (Treken-100) 54,000 14.472 Kg 07.10.2025, Alprazolam (Alpzar 1 mg) 13,80,000 404.340 Kg 16.02.2026, Alprazolam (Alpz-1) 1,95,800 48.950 Kg 16.02.2026, Tramadol (Treken-100) 94,000 25.568 Kg 16.02.2026, Tramadol (Trakem-100) 41,600 10.940 Kg, 16.02.2026, Zolpidem (Zoltrate-10) 30,000 11.340 Kg 16.02.2026, Nitrazepam, (Nitrozep-10) 52,000 12.792 Kg 16.02.2026 Total weight = 528.402 Kg, Grand Total: 18,47,400 Tablets
KNOW THE ACCUSED
Mohd. Abid, aged about 50 years, is a resident of Madanpur Khadar, Delhi. He discontinued his studies after completing the 10th standard and was previously engaged in a modest animal feed business to sustain his livelihood. Over time, driven by the lure of easy money and financial gain, he allegedly became involved in the illegal trade of psychotropic substances and played a key role in local distribution.
Javed Khan is educated up to the 12th standard and was professionally working as a Customs House Agent (CHA), dealing with documentation and clearance of consignments. Taking advantage of his knowledge of logistics and customs procedures, he allegedly facilitated the movement of prohibited pharmaceutical substances for unlawful gains.
Sunil Kumar, educated up to the 12th standard, operates a warehouse under the name “Prahlad Logistics” at Samalka, Delhi. Utilizing his warehousing infrastructure and business operations, he allegedly assisted in storage and further movement of the contraband as part of the organized network.
Vishnu Dutt Sharma holds a Master’s Degree (MCA) and has been working as an exporter for the past 6–8 years, primarily exporting household goods from India to the United Kingdom. During investigation, it was revealed that he allegedly misused his export business platform to conceal and dispatch psychotropic substances under the guise of legitimate consignments.
Vikash Singh, also known as Ishwar Singh, is a graduate (B.Sc.) and operates a courier company in the name of “Quick Cargo Courier Service.” Leveraging his courier and logistics network, he allegedly contributed to the coordination and transportation of illegal pharmaceutical consignments within the supply chain.
The seizure of such an enormous quantity of psychotropic tablets marks a major success against an organized illegal pharmaceutical syndicate operating across states and attempting international export. The Crime Branch is firmly committed to eradicating narcotics networks and protecting society, especially the youth, from the devastating impact of drug abuse. All accused have been arrested under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act. Further investigation of the case is in progress.