NCB busts transnational drug network: 4 Nigerians arrested, 14.787 kg amphetamine seized

Direct fact

In August 2026, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and State police arrested four Nigerian nationals in Delhi-NCR and seized drugs worth about ₹15 crore, including amphetamine, pseudoephedrine, cocaine and heroin.

Key specifics

• On July 18, 2026, a joint search in Delhi’s Khanpur led to the seizure of over 5 kg of amphetamine and the arrest of Obase Prosper Ogboronjor.
• On July 21, 2026, 9.7 kg of amphetamine and 67.84 kg of pseudoephedrine were seized from Hans Enclave, Gurugram.
• On August 3, 2026, 318 grams of cocaine and 6 grams of heroin were seized from Mehrauli, Delhi.
• The NCB said Abuchi George Okorie had entered India on a medical attendant visa valid until June 2015 and later stayed illegally.
• The agency announced a fortnight-long nationwide campaign named “Trinetra” in the first week of September 2026.

Exam lens

Question type: current affairs + law enforcement, place-name mapping, drug quantities, and visa provisions; TNPSC may ask which agency seized 67.84 kg pseudoephedrine, which city was linked to the July 18 raid, or the name of the September 2026 campaign.