Delhi Police, working with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other investigative agencies, have taken into custody an alleged drug syndicate leader identified as Virendra Singh Bisoya, reportedly based in the United Arab Emirates. Authorities say the probe is focused on an international trafficking network that supplied cocaine, Thai marijuana and mephedrone to India and other countries.
Alleged role and scope of operations
Investigating agencies allege Bisoya — also referred to in case records as "Veeru" — ran one of the country’s largest cocaine supply chains, dispatching consignments into multiple Indian cities, including Delhi and Mumbai. Officials said seizures and arrests made during 2024 by Delhi and Mumbai police considerably disrupted the syndicate's domestic footprint.
According to materials placed before court by the NCB, Bisoya was preparing an overseas shipment of mephedrone at the time the matter came to the attention of Indian authorities. The probe has also widened to examine substantial financial transfers said to be linked to the alleged narcotics trade.
Cross-border links under scrutiny
Agencies report that the network's connections extended beyond India. Countries cited in investigation papers include the UAE, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Thailand and Pakistan. Investigators allege that consignments were moved through a variety of commercial and informal channels, including logistics firms and concealed within consumer goods.
- Drugs reported in the probe: cocaine, Thai marijuana, mephedrone
- Countries mentioned: UAE, UK, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan
- Modes of concealment: logistics shipments, food and snack packets, local distributors
Law enforcement sources say the Special Cell’s earlier operation in October 2024, which resulted in the arrest of 15 people including an individual named in those records as Tushar Goyal, yielded evidence that helped map the wider network. Material recovered during those actions is said to have provided leads that linked foreign operators and financial movements to domestic distribution channels.
Enforcement response and ongoing probes
Following Bisoya’s arrest, Delhi Police and the NCB have reportedly opened coordinated enquiries to trace shipments, identify handlers within India and abroad, and follow money trails. Officials have emphasised forensic examination of seized samples to determine purity and adulteration patterns — a factor they say influences pricing and distribution in illicit cocaine markets.
The investigation is exploring how adulterated consignments are supplied to the market and how those practices affect demand and supply dynamics. Agencies also intend to probe the use of third-party businesses and couriers allegedly employed to move consignments across borders.
| Item | Details from probe |
|---|---|
| Primary narcotics | Cocaine, Thai marijuana, mephedrone |
| Countries named | UAE, UK, Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan |
| Key earlier action | Special Cell arrests in Oct 2024 (15 persons, incl. Tushar Goyal) |
Prosecutors and investigators are expected to present forensic and financial evidence in court as probe agencies proceed with custody proceedings and mutual legal assistance requests, where necessary. The NCB’s submissions to the court have already outlined planned lines of inquiry, including tracing international consignments and banking transactions.
No final adjudication has been made. Those detained in connection with the cases are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Investigations by multiple agencies continue to establish the extent of the network, the roles of arrested and absconding individuals, and links with overseas handlers.
