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Delhi Police Busts Secret Drug Lab, Seizes Heroin
24 Jan
Summary
- A Nigerian national was arrested for allegedly running a drug manufacturing unit.
- Police seized 113 kg of raw materials for heroin and MDMA.
- The operation uncovered a sophisticated chemical lab producing high-end drugs.
In a significant bust on January 20, 2026, Delhi police apprehended Emmanuel, a 36-year-old Nigerian national, who allegedly ran a sophisticated "chemical kitchen" in the Devli area of south Delhi. This operation dismantled a clandestine factory for manufacturing high-end psychotropic substances, including MDMA and heroin.
The raid yielded a substantial haul of 113 kg of raw materials. This included 16 kg of crystalline material, 16 kg of grey grain-like substances, 51 kg of liquids, and 30 unlabelled glass bottles, all intended for drug synthesis. The processed heroin found with the accused was valued at over a crore.
Investigators revealed that the accused was not merely a distributor but a "cook" or supplier, suggesting deeper links to a larger Nigerian gang. The ability to locally produce high-quality heroin and MDMA marks a concerning shift from traditional smuggling activities. Emmanuel had been residing in India illegally and is now facing charges under the NDPS Act.
