Police Investigate Indian Drug Kingpin’s Activities After Deportation

Malaysian federal police are probing the activities of an Indian drug kingpin deported back to India after his arrest in a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. Authorities are concerned about the potential establishment of drug smuggling networks in Malaysia. The suspect, believed to be linked to an international syndicate, is known for trafficking drugs worth 1,128 crore (RM635 million).

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — Federal police have announced an investigation into the movements of an Indian drug kingpin who was arrested at a hotel in Malaysia and subsequently deported to India. Authorities are concerned that the suspect might have been attempting to establish a drug smuggling network in the country.

Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Razarudin Husain, addressed the media, pointing out that the individual, whose background includes criminal psychology and film studies in London, was identified by Indian press reports. “We are looking into the people he met, the locations he visited, and his exact intentions while in Malaysia,” Razarudin stated. This thorough investigation reflects a strong stance against drug-related activities by foreign nationals in Malaysia.

Razarudin emphasized that authorities are particularly attentive to the potential establishment of drug networks. “We are not taking any chances. We do not want foreigners coming to Malaysia and setting up drug networks or conducting drug deals on our soil,” he emphasized during his comments.

According to Razarudin, intelligence reports suggested that the suspect was operating a drug cartel from outside India. “We will coordinate with our counterparts in India through the Bukit Aman Narcotic Crime Investigation Department to exchange information, determining the extent of his operations,” he added.

The arrest took place around 1:35 AM on May 27 when a team from the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department, working alongside the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department, located the suspect in a hotel room. Notably, this individual was already recognized as a fugitive by the Indian government.

Following his arrest, the suspect was deported back to India on a flight at 6:54 PM the same day. Reports from the ‘Indian Express’ state that this drug kingpin was arrested by India’s Narcotics Control Bureau after being extradited from Malaysia. The drug syndicate led by this individual is suspected of trafficking drugs valued at 1,128 crore (approximately RM635 million), which included cocaine and marijuana shipped from the United States via cargo.

The Malaysian police’s investigation into the movements of the Indian drug kingpin reflects a serious approach towards preventing the establishment of international drug networks on its soil. With collaboration between Malaysian and Indian authorities, they aim to fully understand the extent of illegal activities linked to this suspect, sending a clear message against drug-related crimes by foreign nationals in Malaysia.

Original Source: www.malaymail.com