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Bengaluru police bust international drug trafficking network, arrest 8; narcotics worth Rs 60.86 crore se

Bengaluru police announced the busting of an international drug trafficking network, leading to the arrest of eight individuals, including five foreign nationals. According to authorities, the operation resulted in the seizure of banned narcotic substances with an estimated market value of Rs 60.86 crore. The confiscated contraband reportedly included 29 kilograms of MDMA, 20 grams of cocaine, and 1,000 ecstasy pills.

State

Karnataka

First reported

July 2026

Estimated value of seized narcotics

Rs 60.86 crore

Total arrests

8 individuals (including 5 foreign nationals)

Seized contraband

29 kg MDMA, 20 grams cocaine, 1,000 ecstasy pills

Agencies involved

Hebbal police station, CCB Anti-Narcotics Wing, Girinagar police station

Legal acts cited

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985

Status

Eight suspects arrested and under investigation

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

The crackdown was executed through separate operations by the Hebbal police station, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) Anti-Narcotics Wing, and the Girinagar police station under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Special teams formed by the Hebbal police arrested a Nigerian national from New Delhi, a woman from Manipur, and two local residents. Meanwhile, the CCB arrested three foreign nationals—two Nigerians and one South African—and the Girinagar police apprehended another Nigerian national.

Investigators stated that the illicit substances were primarily procured from a supplier based in New Delhi and subsequently transported to Bengaluru for distribution to local peddlers. Police statistics indicate that city authorities have registered numerous NDPS cases and seized substantial quantities of narcotics over the course of the year.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the specific identities of the arrested individuals or the final outcomes in court.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Eight suspects have been arrested by different police units in Bengaluru, and investigations into the network are ongoing.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

The local community and individuals in Bengaluru targeted by the illegal distribution of narcotics.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

Over a period of 15 days preceding the announcementHebbal police formed five special teams that led to the arrest of four suspects and the seizure of MDMA.

Over a period of 10 days preceding the announcementGirinagar police gathered intelligence from informants regarding the sale of prohibited drugs within their station limits.

Saturday (as reported)Police officially announced the busting of the international drug trafficking network and the arrest of eight suspects.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Suppliers in New Delhi procured banned narcotic substances like MDMA, cocaine, and ecstasy pills.
The narcotics were transported from New Delhi to Bengaluru by foreign nationals and other members of the network.
The drugs were handed over to local peddlers and distributors who supplied them across Bengaluru city.

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