Over 50 Nigerians Held as Eagle Force, Delhi Crime Branch Raid 20 Locations in Joint Crackdown
HYDERABAD: In a large interstate operation, Eagle Force Telangana and the Delhi Crime Branch on Wednesday raided 20 locations in the national capital region resulting in the arrest of more than 50 overstaying Nigerian nationals and the seizure of drugs from multiple sites. Officials said those arrested were part of a Nigerian drug cartel operating across several states.
The searches were carried out in Mehrauli, Sant Garh, Pratap Enclave, Prithvi Park, Nilothi, Chandra Nagar and Munirka. The Delhi Crime Branch deployed about 100 officers, while Eagle Force sent 124 officers, including one Superintendent of Police, eight Deputy Superintendents of Police, 17 Inspectors, 16 Sub-Inspectors and 82 head constables/constables.
Drug kingpin, sex worker – linked sale network busted
Eagle Force officers deputed to Delhi, Greater Noida, Gwalior and Visakhapatnam worked with local police units to identify and arrest a drug kingpin, women allegedly involved in drug sales who were also working as sex workers, and key mule account holders.
Officials said almost the entire Eagle Force unit was placed on operational duty for the coordinated action.
‘Excellent cooperation from Delhi, Noida, Gwalior, Vizag police’
Eagle Force Telangana said the joint operation was made possible through “excellent cooperation” from the Delhi Crime Branch and police leadership in Gwalior, Visakhapatnam and Greater Noida.
In an appeal to the public, the agency urged citizens to report drug-related information through its toll-free helpline.
Contact Eagle Force (Anti-Drug Reporting)
Toll-Free: 1908
WhatsApp: 87126 71111
Email: tsnabho-hyd@tspolice.gov.in
Officials said all information will remain confidential and credible informants will be suitably rewarded.
