The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a man from Sikkim in connection with a large drug trafficking network involving narcotics estimated to be worth around Rs 13,000 crore, official sources said on January 19.
The accused has been identified as Tilak Prasad Sharma (40). Investigators said he was allegedly involved in supplying cannabis sourced from Thailand for the same international syndicate.
The arrest is linked to a major crackdown carried out by the Special Cell on October 2, 2024, when cocaine and cannabis worth about Rs 13,000 crore were seized from several locations across Delhi, Gujarat and Punjab.
According to sources, the syndicate is allegedly headed by Virendra Basoya, who is currently abroad. A Red Corner Notice has been issued against his son, Rishabh, who is also believed to be outside the country.
Police said further investigation is underway to track the group’s international connections and follow the money trail. More arrests are likely as the probe progresses.
More than 15 people were taken into custody during the multi-state operation, which exposed the scale and reach of the narcotics racket, the sources added.