Kozhikode, Kerala: In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the Kerala Police, in coordination with the Delhi and Haryana Police, unearthed a clandestine drug production centre in Gurugram, Haryana—the first such discovery of kitchens manufacturing synthetic drugs.
The investigation began in February, when the Kozhikode Town Police arrested a Malappuram native from Pudukkot with 778 grams of MDMA intended for sale. During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused had procured the contraband from a Nigerian national and had transferred money to two others, who withdrew it in Delhi and Haryana. Based on intelligence inputs, Kerala Police shared the suspects’ location with Haryana Police, leading to a coordinated raid.
Raids in Gurugram – Eight Arrested
Haryana Police, supported by Kerala Police inputs, raided the Gurugram residence where drugs were being illicitly produced. The raid resulted in the arrest of eight people—including six Nigerian nationals, one Nepali national, and one Mizoram national.
From the location, police seized:
* 1.60 kg of sulfa
* 904 grams of cocaine
* 2.34 kg of raw cocaine
* ₹7,500 in cash
* 42 mobile phones
* 3 electronic scales
* Large quantities of packing materials
The Kerala Police team also took custody of Ugochukwu John @ David, Henry Onuchukwu, and Okoli Romanus, prime accused linked to the Kozhikode Town case, and brought them back to Kerala for further investigation.
Public Appeal against Drugs
Kerala Police reiterated their strong commitment to fighting narcotics and appealed to the public to remain vigilant. Citizens who come across drug use or sales are urged to report through:
* WhatsApp (Yodhavu): 9995966666
* Anti-Drugs Control Room (Call): 9497979794 / 9497927797
Officials assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
This coordinated operation marks a landmark achievement in dismantling interstate and international drug syndicates, reinforcing Kerala Police’s determination to build a drug-free society.
