Two Foreign Nationals Arrested With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of MDMA In Greater Noida

Two foreign nationals, a man and a woman, were arrested in Greater Noida for alleged drug trafficking after authorities intercepted them near a metro station. Police and anti-narcotics units recovered 920 grams of MDMA, valued at approximately Rs 1 crore in the illicit market, along with a scooter allegedly used in the operations. Investigators stated that the accused individuals resided in Delhi and helped sell the narcotics across the Delhi-NCR region, while operating alongside an associate who allegedly prepared the MDMA powder.

Law enforcement reports indicate a broader pattern of drug manufacturing rings operated by foreign nationals in Greater Noida. Over a preceding one-year period, police uncovered multiple meth laboratories in rented properties, seizing vast quantities of drugs valued at hundreds of crores. Authorities suspect these operations are tied to an international syndicate that manufactured pure-form meth in isolated residential areas to avoid detection from neighbors.

Investigators revealed that the region was chosen by suspects due to less-dense housing, open layouts that concealed strong chemical odors, and the local availability of regulated raw materials like Ephedrine. Once produced, the narcotics were allegedly smuggled out of the country through concealed methods such as shoe soles, hair extensions, and bulk textile shipments, utilizing shopping apps and international delivery channels.

Not yet reported: The exact formal charges or specific legal sections cited against the accused in court were not detailed in the reports.