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NDTV
29-07-2025
- NDTV
Key Member Of Drug Syndicate, On The Run For 3 Years, Arrested From Chennai
Chennai: In a breakthrough in a transnational drug trafficking case, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Chennai has arrested Siluvairaj, a key member of an alleged drug syndicate who was on the run for nearly three years. He was taken into custody on Monday from Chennai, following a sustained manhunt by NCB officers. The case dates back to November 2022, when the NCB, acting on intelligence, intercepted a Tata Sumo Victa on the Ramanathapuram-Tuticorin State Highway. Officials discovered 4.440 kilograms of hashish oil concealed in the vehicle. Two occupants-both from Tuticorin-were detained, and their interrogation led authorities to identify Siluvairaj, a resident of Ramanathapuram, as the key handler responsible for transporting the contraband intended for trafficking to Sri Lanka. Soon after his accomplices were arrested, Siluvairaj fled to Thailand and Sri Lanka, evading arrest and leaving investigators chasing multiple leads. Over the course of the investigation, the NCB identified and arrested four other individuals linked to the syndicate. All of them are currently in judicial custody, and the case is under trial at the Principal District Judge Court (Special Court for EC & NDPS Act cases) in Madurai. With the arrest of Siluvairaj, the NCB believes it has netted a crucial link in the international drug pipeline operating out of Tamil Nadu's coastal belt. "This arrest exemplifies NCB's commitment to busting drug syndicates by identifying all forward and backward linkages and bringing them to justice through relentless pursuit," the agency said in a statement. The NCB has urged citizens to support its mission for a drug-free India by reporting drug trafficking on the toll-free MANAS Helpline (1933), assuring complete confidentiality for informants.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
Absconding drug trafficking accused arrested by NCB after nearly 3 years in Chennai
CHENNAI: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Chennai arrested a key accused in a cross-border drug trafficking case on Monday, nearly three years after he evaded arrest. The accused, identified as Siluvairaj, a resident of Ramanathapuram, was detained upon arrival in Chennai, marking a significant breakthrough in an ongoing narcotics investigation. The arrest is linked to a November 2022 intelligence-led operation in which NCB Chennai intercepted a Tata Sumo Victa on the Ramanathapuram-Tuticorin State Highway. During the search, officials seized 4.44 kilograms of hashish oil concealed inside the vehicle. Two men from Tuticorin, who travelled in the vehicle, were taken into custody. Upon interrogation, they revealed that they were hired by Siluvairaj to transport the contraband to Tuticorin for onward trafficking to Sri Lanka. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Following the arrest of his associates, Siluvairaj fled the country and remained absconding. In the course of the investigation, NCB identified other members of the drug syndicate. So far, four accused were arrested and are currently in judicial custody. The case is under trial before the Principal District Judge (Special Court for EC & NDPS Act Cases) in Madurai. 'Siluvairaj's arrest highlights NCB's commitment to dismantling drug trafficking networks and ensuring that all individuals involved are brought to justice,' said an NCB officer. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo 'Despite the lapse of time, our surveillance continued until we apprehended him.' The NCB has urged citizens to support its mission of creating a drug-free society by reporting drug trafficking activities. Information can be shared through the MANAS National Narcotics Helpline at toll-free number 1933, with the assurance that the identity of informants will remain confidential.
