Police are currently probing Virendra Basoya, who is believed to be operating a large drug network from Dubai, following his name being revealed during the interrogation of the main suspect in the Delhi drug bust case.
The Delhi Police’s investigation into the Rs.5,000/- crore drug racket has unveiled a vast international network, with ties extending to London and Dubai. This information surfaced during the interrogation of the accused, including Tushar Goyal, believed to be the mastermind behind the operation.
Virendra Basoya, a Sarojini Nagar resident in South Delhi, has emerged as a key figure in the syndicate. Basoya is reportedly running a large-scale drug operation from Dubai. His name had previously appeared in connection with a Pune Police bust last year, which seized Rs.3000/- crore worth of Meow Meow drugs.
After the Pune bust, Basoya fled Delhi for Dubai to avoid arrest. In 2023, it was also revealed that he hosted a grand wedding for his son, who married the daughter of a former MLA at an opulent Delhi farmhouse.
The investigation has also revealed Virendra Basoya’s strong ties with Tushar Goyal. Basoya allegedly offered Goyal Rs.4/- crore per drug shipment as part of their dealings.
In light of these developments, the Delhi Police Special Cell has expanded its probe to include drug cartels operating in Mumbai, Pune, and other states, believed to be linked to the same syndicate.
DELHI’S BIGGEST DRUG RACKET
Tushar Goyal was arrested on October 2 after authorities seized over 500 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of hydroponic marijuana, valued at more than Rs.5600/- crore, in a raid in South Delhi. Along with Goyal, three others Himanshu Kumar, Aurangzeb Siddiqui (both from Delhi), and Bharat Kumar Jain were also taken into custody in connection with the massive drug haul.
According to police, the cocaine was trafficked into Delhi by road from various states, while the hydroponic marijuana was smuggled from Phuket, Thailand. The suspects reportedly used cryptocurrency to avoid detection by authorities.
Investigators have suggested the involvement of a prominent Dubai-based businessman behind the cocaine consignment, which is believed to have been destined for elite gatherings in the capital.
The drug cartel’s mastermind has been operating out of a West Asian country, a senior Delhi Police official said, adding that efforts are underway to track down and arrest all individuals tied to the syndicate.
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and investigations into the broader network involved in this record-setting drug bust are ongoing.
