Bengaluru Police Bust Drug Network Run By Jailed Dealer, Seize Contraband Worth Rs 71 Lakh

The Bengaluru police have dismantled a drug trafficking operation allegedly orchestrated by a jailed drug dealer, with two accomplices managing the operations.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) seized contraband worth ₹71 lakh in the operation, including MDMA crystals, hydro ganja, and ganja, as reported by Deccan Herald.

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According to the report, on November 13, based on reliable intelligence, CCB officials arrested 28-year-old Fayaz Khan from Kerala. After his arrest, his accomplice, 35-year-old Gautam, was also apprehended in Nagarabhavi, a locality in western Bengaluru.

During questioning, the suspects allegedly confessed to sourcing synthetic drugs from Kerala and distributing them to a network of buyers. They used social media to take orders and relied on an online logistics company to deliver the drugs to customers. Further investigations revealed that the operation was being run under the direction of Amir Khan, a drug dealer currently in prison.

Both suspects had previously obtained drugs from Amir Khan but had taken over the field operations after his arrest. Khan reportedly maintained contact with his network using a mobile phone smuggled into Bengaluru Central Prison, although a police raid on the prison did not uncover any electronic devices.

Further investigation is ongoing.

Ullal Drug Bust

In a separate case, Karnataka police arrested four individuals in Ullal for alleged possession and distribution of MDMA drugs. The raids were part of a follow-up operation ahead of New Year celebrations.

In the first raid, authorities arrested three suspects and seized 50 grams of MDMA, a car, three mobile phones, and ₹7.76 lakh in cash.

A case was filed under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Ullal police station. A subsequent raid led to the arrest of another individual, who was found with 53 grams of MDMA, ₹7.76 lakh in cash, two mobile phones, and a car.

The total seizure from both operations now includes 103 grams of MDMA and valuables worth ₹15.52 lakh, according to officials.