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Khaleej Times
15-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
Woman smuggling cocaine in Oreo worth Dh26.7 million from Doha arrested in Mumbai
An Indian national travelling from Doha to Mumbai has been arrested for allegedly smuggling drugs hidden in boxes of Oreo biscuits. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai, seized cocaine worth Dh26.7 million from a woman at the Mumbai International Airport, reports in the Indian media said. The DRI had information that a woman flying from Doha to Mumbai on July 14 would be smuggling narcotics into India. The tip helped DRI Mumbai officers intercept the female passenger upon her arrival at Mumbai Airport on Monday. Six Oreo boxes and three boxes of chocolate were recovered from her baggage. All nine boxes were found to contain capsules filled with a white powdery substance, purported to be cocaine. A total of 300 such capsules were recovered, which were individually tested using the field test kit. All the capsules showed a positive result for cocaine, reports quoting a statement from DRI Mumbai said. A total of 6261 grams of cocaine with an estimated value of Dh26.7 million in the illicit market, was recovered and seized. The passenger was arrested under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. The DRI officials are now investigating the source of the contraband, the woman's handler, and other associates. A few days ago, a key suspect in a major Indian narcotic s case was extradited from the UAE to India. Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted by Mumbai Police for his alleged involvement in operating a synthetic drug manufacturing facility, was extradited to India through coordinated efforts between India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Interpol, and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi. Mustafa is facing charges under a 2024 case registered in Mumbai, in which authorities allege he was involved in running a synthetic drug lab in Sangli, Maharashtra. The operation, allegedly run with others, led to the seizure of over 126kg of mephedrone from the facility.
India.com
12-07-2025
- India.com
Who is Kubbawala Mustafa? Drugs manufacturer deported from UAE to India, he is key supplier for...
Who is Kubbawala Mustafa? Drugs manufacturer deported from UAE to India, he is key supplier for... The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said that it has successfully helped bring back Kubbawala Mustafa, a wanted criminal, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the help of Interpol. Mustafa was being searched by the Mumbai Police in connection with a major drug case. In a statement, the CBI said, 'Our International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU), along with NCB-Abu Dhabi, helped bring back Red Corner Notice accused Kubbawala Mustafa on July 11, 2025.' A team of four Mumbai Police officers had gone to Dubai on July 7 to bring him back. They returned with Mustafa on July 11, landing at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The CBI said Mustafa was tracked down in the UAE after constant follow-up and coordination with Interpol and NCB-Abu Dhabi.
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
CBI secures deportation of ₹252-cr drug case accused Kubbawala Mustafa from UAE
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday secured the deportation of Kubbawala Mustafa, a key accused in a ₹252-crore synthetic drug case, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A four-member team of Mumbai Police went to Dubai on July 7 to bring back Kubbawala Mustafa. (Sourced) Mustafa, wanted by the Mumbai Police for allegedly operating an illegal Mephedrone manufacturing unit in Sangli from abroad, arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport from Dubai. Mumbai Police had seized 126.14 kg of Mephedrone—commonly known as 'MD'—from the factory in Sangli linked to Kubbawala Mustafa and others last year. 'A total of 126.14 kilograms of Mephedrone drugs, worth Rs. 2.522 million in the illicit markets, was recovered and confiscated from the said factory,' a CBI officer said. The CBI in June secured the deportation of Taher Salim Dola, another key accused in the synthetic drug case, from the UAE. The Mumbai Police had issued look out circulars (LOC) against Taher, his father Salim Dola, and other suspects in the case. Mustafa was charge-sheeted, and the court had issued an open-dated arrest warrant against him. The CBI got a Red Corner Notice (RCN) published against Mustafa on November 25, 2024, at the request of Mumbai Police. 'He was apprehended in the UAE on the basis of a pending RCN against him,' the officer said. Also Read: 23 years on, CBI gets woman deported from USA in ₹1.44 crore gold import scam RCNs, issued via Interpol, allow for the arrest or detention of fugitives in member countries pending extradition or deportation. 'The CBI, as India's National Central Bureau (NCB) for Interpol (the International Criminal Police Organisation), coordinates all such efforts through its BHARATPOL platform,' the officer explained. A four-member team of Mumbai Police went to Dubai on July 7 to bring back Mustafa, who was geo-located in the UAE through close follow-up by the CBI, in coordination with Interpol and the NCB, Abu Dhabi. In recent years, over 100 wanted fugitives have been brought back to India through Interpol cooperation, the officer added.
News18
11-07-2025
- News18
Who Is Kubbawala Mustafa? Key Accused In Synthetic Drugs Case Deported From UAE
Last Updated: The CBI successfully deported Kubbawala Mustafa, a key accused in a synthetic drug case, from the UAE to India. In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully secured the deportation of Kubbawala Mustafa–a key accused in a synthetic drug case– – from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India. The extradition process was successfully carried out in an operation coordinated by the probe agency through INTERPOL and Mumbai Police, officials said. The CBI's International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU), in coordination with the National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi, played a key role in securing the return of the Red Notice subject. A four-member Mumbai Police team escorted Mustafa from the UAE to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, where he was taken into custody by the crime branch. 'The International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of CBI, in collaboration with NCB-Abu Dhabi, successfully brought back wanted Red Notice subject Kubbawala Mustafa to India," a CBI statement read. Mustafa was geo-located in the UAE through close follow-up by CBI through INTERPOL with NCB-Abu Dhabi, the probe agency said. Who Is Kubbawala Mustafa? In April 2024, Mumbai Police had busted a synthetic drugs manufacturing facility in Sangli, where 126.141 kg of mephedrone, a party drug also known as 'meow meow', worth Rs 2.5 million, was recovered and confiscated. It was alleged that Mustafa ran the factory from abroad. Mephedrone, also known as 4-methylmethcathinone, 4-MMC, and 4-methylephedrone, is a synthetic stimulant drug belonging to the amphetamine and cathinone classes. Mustafa has been chargesheeted and Court also issued arrest warrant against him. On Mumbai Police's request, a Red Corner Notice was published by INTERPOL on November 25, 2024. Following sustained follow-up by CBI's International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU), NCB-Abu Dhabi confirmed on June 19 that the UAE authorities had approved a security mission to repatriate the accused. Red Notices by INTERPOL are global alerts used to track and arrest fugitives wanted internationally. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Khaleej Times
11-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE extradites Indian man wanted for running synthetic drug lab
A key suspect in a major Indian narcotics case has been extradited from the UAE to India, Indian authorities confirmed on Friday. Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted by Mumbai Police for his alleged involvement in operating a synthetic drug manufacturing facility, was extradited to India through coordinated efforts between India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Interpol, and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Abu Dhabi. Extradition is the removal of a person (typically referred to as a fugitive, according to legal experts) "from a requested jurisdiction to another jurisdiction for criminal prosecution or punishment." According to a statement issued by the CBI, a four-member team of Mumbai Police travelled to Dubai earlier this week and brought Mustafa back to Mumbai on July 11. He was reportedly tracked down in the UAE following close coordination between Indian and Emirati agencies. Mustafa is facing charges under a 2024 case registered in Mumbai, in which authorities allege he was involved in running a synthetic drug lab in Sangli, Maharashtra. The operation, allegedly run with others, led to the seizure of over 126kg of mephedrone from the facility. An open-dated arrest warrant was issued against Mustafa after a Red Notice was published by Interpol in November 2024. The extradition was facilitated following a formal request by Indian authorities and subsequent approval by NCB-Abu Dhabi in June this year. The CBI said it has successfully brought back over 100 wanted individuals in recent years via Interpol coordination, with Mustafa being the latest.
