NCB, Delhi Police Special Cell raid Dubai man’s house in Abul Fazal Enclave

A day after a joint team of the NCB and Delhi Police seized 328 kilograms of methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore in Delhi, the NCB and other units arrived in Abul Fazal Enclave on Monday.

The raid was conducted at a location linked to a mastermind believed to be operating from Dubai, according to NDTV. Several journalists from mainstream media were also present on the spot. It is understood that the flat of the accused has been sealed.

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IANS posted on X at 5.13 pm: “Delhi Police Special Cell and NCB conducted a joint raid in Shaheen Bagh’s Abul Fazal Enclave after receiving drug-related information. Both agencies’ teams are present at the spot, with security personnel deployed outside the building where the raid is underway.”

However, till the filing of the report the raid was over.

A notice was also pasted on the ground floor of the E 79 building in AFE. “Whereas an enquiry in connecting with the seizure of 15.045 kilograms suspected to be amphetamine at Ashoka Avenue…. and 328.54 kilogram of amphetamine at Chattarpur…and your statement to be recorded under the provision of Narcotics Drugs and…is being conducting…. Accordingly, you are hereby directed by the undersigned…to appear before in person for such examination at forthwith on 24-11-2025.”

A journalist said the suspect lived on the fifth floor. Details are still sketchy.

Many residents expressed their concern over such people living among them. This is not first incident of drug related case in the area as one resident pointed out that a year ago another case had also surfaced in AFE.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday congratulated the NCB and Delhi Police team for the breakthrough, calling the seizure proof of the government’s intensified crackdown on narcotics.

In a post on X, he said: “Our government is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace. A breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 262 crore in New Delhi and arresting two. The operation was a brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination to achieve PM Modi ji’s vision for a drug-free India. Congratulations to the joint team of NCB and Delhi Police.”

In a major break-through, Narcotics Control Bureau (OPS Branch) in collaboration with Special Cell, (CI) Delhi Police had busted a trans-national trafficking network with seizure about 328 kilograms of high-quality Methamphetamine from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi, on 20.11.2025 under Operation Crystal Fortress, a coordinated intelligence-driven crackdown targeting high-volume synthetic drug networks, said the release issued by the PIB on November 23.

This decisive action is the culmination of a relentless pursuit over last few months based on intelligence and technical intercepts uncovering a well-organised trafficking chain, eventually leading to this major breakthrough, it said.

“Two persons, including a woman from Nagaland, detained with the support of Nagaland police from whose residence the bulk seizure was affected, have been arrested and other operatives have been identified which include kingpin operating from abroad, who is also wanted in the case related to the seizure of 82.5 kilograms of high-grade cocaine case last year in Delhi by NCB. Efforts are underway, in coordination with international enforcement partners, to secure his deportation to India to face legal proceedings. This is one of the biggest catches of Methamphetamine in Delhi.  Preliminary investigation indicates that the cartel was operating through multiple couriers, safe-houses, and layered handlers, with Delhi being used as a key hub for distribution both within India and to overseas markets,” it said.