Police Investigate Indian Drug Kingpin’s Links After Deportation

Malaysian police are investigating the activities of an Indian drug kingpin arrested and deported last month. Concerns regarding drug smuggling networks prompted the Inspector-General of Police to alert agencies about the suspect’s connections in Malaysia. Authorities aim to collaborate with India to comprehensively assess the drug cartel’s operations.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Federal police are investigating the movements of an Indian drug kingpin recently deported after his arrest at a hotel in Malaysia last month. Concerns have arisen that he might have been involved in setting up a drug-smuggling network. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed the investigation today, indicating that the suspect’s background includes a focus on criminal psychology and that he studied film and television in London.

Razarudin mentioned, “We are looking into everyone he met, all the locations he went to and exactly what he planned to do in Malaysia.” He stressed that authorities are taking threats seriously, stating they want to deter foreigners from establishing drug networks or performing any drug-related activities in the country. This proactive approach underlines the seriousness of the alleged crimes.

The police chief revealed that intelligence indicates the suspect had been managing a drug cartel primarily from overseas. “Through the Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department, we will liaise with our counterparts in India to exchange information and determine just how vast his operations were,” added Razarudin. This highlights the collaboration between local and international law enforcement agencies to tackle drug-related crimes.

On May 27, a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, along with the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, apprehended the 30-year-old man at 1:35 AM in a hotel room. Authorities had been on the lookout for him as he was listed as a fugitive by the Indian government. Following his arrest, the suspect was deported on a flight scheduled to leave at 6:54 PM on the same day.

Reports indicate that shortly after his extradition, the Narcotics Control Bureau of India arrested the drug kingpin once again. The ‘Indian Express’ newspaper noted that this individual led an international drug syndicate accused of smuggling drugs valued at an astonishing 1,128 crore (around RM635 million) — this included significant quantities of cocaine and marijuana sourced from the United States via cargo shipments.

The Malaysian police are on high alert following the arrest and deportation of an Indian drug kingpin. With investigations underway to uncover his network and potential contacts within the country, law enforcement aims to prevent any further drug operations from taking root in Malaysia. Collaboration with Indian authorities suggests a serious commitment to tackling cross-border drug trafficking.

Original Source: www.malaymail.com