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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah congratulates joint team of NCB and Delhi Police for busting Mega Trans-National Methamphetamine Cartel under Operation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d <\/h2>\n
The operation was a brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji\u2019s vision for a drug-free India<\/p>\nOur govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace<\/p>\n
Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth \u20b9262 crore in New Delhi and arresting two<\/p>\n
This is one of the biggest catches of Methamphetamine in Delhi<\/p>\n
Operation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d underscores NCB\u2019s unwavering focus on dismantling synthetic drug cartels and their trans-national networks<\/p>\n
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Posted On: 23 NOV 2025 5:34PM by PIB Delhi <\/p>\n
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has congratulated the joint team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police for busting Mega Trans-National Methamphetamine Cartel under Operation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIn a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that \u201cOur govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace. Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth \u20b9262 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.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIn an important break-through, Narcotics Control Bureau (OPS Branch) in collaboration with Special Cell, (CI) Delhi Police has 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 \u2014 a coordinated intelligence-driven crackdown targeting high-volume synthetic drug networks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThis decisive action is the culmination of a relentless pursuit over last few months based on intelligence and technical intercepts uncovering a well-organized trafficking chain, eventually leading to this major breakthrough.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTwo 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. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThis 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nOperation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d underscores NCB\u2019s unwavering focus on dismantling synthetic drug cartels and their trans-national networks. To fight against drug trafficking, NCB seeks support of the citizens. Any person can share information related to sale of narcotics by calling on MANAS- National Narcotics Helpline Toll Free Number-1933.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
<\/p>\n\nOur govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n
Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth \u20b9262 crore in New Delhi and arresting two. The\u2026<\/p>\n
The operation was a brilliant example of seamless multi-agency coordination to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji\u2019s vision for a drug-free India<\/p>\n
Our govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace<\/p>\n
Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth \u20b9262 crore in New Delhi and arresting two<\/p>\n
This is one of the biggest catches of Methamphetamine in Delhi<\/p>\n
Operation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d underscores NCB\u2019s unwavering focus on dismantling synthetic drug cartels and their trans-national networks<\/p>\n
<\/span> <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Posted On: 23 NOV 2025 5:34PM by PIB Delhi <\/p>\n
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah has congratulated the joint team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and Delhi Police for busting Mega Trans-National Methamphetamine Cartel under Operation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In a post on X platform, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that \u201cOur govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace. Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth \u20b9262 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.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In an important break-through, Narcotics Control Bureau (OPS Branch) in collaboration with Special Cell, (CI) Delhi Police has 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 \u2014 a coordinated intelligence-driven crackdown targeting high-volume synthetic drug networks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n This decisive action is the culmination of a relentless pursuit over last few months based on intelligence and technical intercepts uncovering a well-organized trafficking chain, eventually leading to this major breakthrough.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Operation \u201cCrystal Fortress\u201d underscores NCB\u2019s unwavering focus on dismantling synthetic drug cartels and their trans-national networks. To fight against drug trafficking, NCB seeks support of the citizens. Any person can share information related to sale of narcotics by calling on MANAS- National Narcotics Helpline Toll Free Number-1933.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Our govt is shattering drug cartels at unprecedented pace.<\/p>\n Fiercely pursuing the top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top approach to the investigation of drugs, a breakthrough was achieved by seizing 328 kg of methamphetamine worth \u20b9262 crore in New Delhi and arresting two. The\u2026<\/p>\n\n