Indian authorities have deported 32 Nigerians who were connected to a large drug trafficking network. The move comes just two weeks after security forces arrested about 50 people in a nationwide narcotics raid.
According to Punch News on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, citing a report from the Times of India, investigators traced the network to a Nigeria-based kingpin known only as “Nick,” who is wanted in several drug-related cases. Officials said all the Nigerians arrested in Delhi were working under him.
“Less than 10 days after the arrests, 32 Nigerians were deported,” the report said. Police investigations revealed that the kingpin had about 100 associates in Delhi, running a network that delivered drugs to over 3,000 clients across India. Investigators discovered that some payments were hidden through legitimate-looking businesses used to launder money.
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The authorities also identified companies and individuals, including a publisher and some traders in footwear and clothing, who helped move the money abroad to Nigeria. Seven other Nigerians are facing prosecution after drugs were recovered from them during the raid. The remaining suspects may also be deported after paperwork is completed.
The crackdown is part of India’s effort to dismantle transnational drug networks operating in major cities.
Authorities in India are continuing investigations to identify more suspects and prevent further drug trafficking operations.
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