FARIDABAD: The Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has arrested five foreign nationals, including four Nigerian citizens and one Thai national, in separate operations conducted by its Gurgaon and Faridabad units during October.The police seized 54.76gm of MDMA and 8.90gm of cocaine from their possession.The arrests were made as part of the bureau’s ongoing drive against drug trafficking in the state, with special surveillance on foreign nationals suspected of involvement in the illegal drug trade.DIG HSNCB Rajendra Kumar Meena, who is also joint commissioner of police, Faridabad, said the bureau had initiated the necessary legal procedures to deport the arrested foreign nationals to their respective countries.He said the police were also investigating the accused’s drug supply networks, sources of narcotics and other individuals linked to the illegal trade. The bureau would further identify properties acquired through proceeds of drug trafficking and initiate proceedings for their attachment.Meena appealed to residents to thoroughly verify the documents of foreign nationals before renting out their properties to them. Landlords were also advised to submit the mandatory online C-Form providing details of foreign nationals staying at their premises.Police also urged colleges, universities and other educational institutions to remain vigilant about suspicious activities involving foreign students.“Many foreign nationals arrested in drug trafficking cases had entered India on student visas. People can share information about suspected drug-related activities with the nearest police station, HSNCB’s helpline at 90508-91508, or the MANAS toll-free helpline at 1933. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential”, DIG said
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