New Delhi, Sept. 21 -- The Delhi Police West district has arrested 19 people, including six foreign nationals, and registered 17 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act during a 96-hour special operation targeting drug supply and distribution networks.

According to police, the operation led to the seizure of 44 kg of ganja, 470.92 grams of heroin/smack, 494 grams of opium, 168.5 grams of MD, 31.49 grams of MDMA and 9.58 grams of cocaine. The seized narcotics have an estimated illicit market value of around Rs 5 crore, police said.

Of the 17 cases registered, eight involved commercial quantities of narcotics while nine concerned intermediate quantities.

Joint Commissioner of Police Suman Goyel said the law would be enforced against all those involved in narcotics-related activities, irrespective of their nationality.

The operation was aimed at disrupting organised drug supply chains and street-level distribution networks across West Delhi. Fifteen dedicated teams comprising personnel from the Anti-Narcotics Squad, Special Staff and various police stations conducted the drive.

The teams developed intelligence, carried out surveillance and conducted coordinated raids at multiple locations in the district. Three scooters, a motorcycle and an e-rickshaw allegedly used to transport and supply narcotics were also seized, police said.

The six foreign nationals arrested during the operation were allegedly involved in narcotics-related activities. Police said cases under relevant provisions of immigration and foreigners laws have also been registered against them.

The operation was conducted under the supervision of DCP West Hareshwar V Swami, with senior officers overseeing the enforcement action.

Police said investigations in all 17 cases were under way to identify the sources of the seized drugs and trace suppliers, associates and other members of the distribution

network.

Investigators are also examining financial transactions, communication records and forward and backward linkages to establish the wider network involved in procuring, transporting and distributing narcotics.

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