Two Afghan citizens arrested in India for drug trafficking
Indian police have announced the arrest of two Afghan nationals for carrying 560 grams of cocaine and heroin worth 267 million dollars.
Indian media reported on Wednesday, October 2 that the individuals were arrested in “Tilak Nagar” in West Delhi.
According to Indian police, the arrested individuals, named “Mohammad Waris Hashimi” and “Abdul Naib,” intended to sell cocaine in Delhi and its surrounding areas.
The report stated that the two men had been residing in India as refugees since January 2020. Before getting involved in the “drug trade,” they worked together as assistants at a chemical store in Vikaspuri.
Additionally, Indian police have claimed that behind this operation is a large international drug trafficking organization led by Afghan nationals in New Delhi.
Earlier, Gujarat’s anti-terrorism police had also announced the arrest of an Afghan citizen in Delhi for smuggling 460 grams of heroin.
These incidents highlight the growing concern over international drug trafficking networks, which continue to exploit vulnerable refugees for their operations. The Indian authorities are now focusing on dismantling the broader network involved in these activities, aiming to curb the influence of organized crime in the region.
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