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Tamil Nadu Police Bust Inter-State Drugs Syndicate
Tamil Nadu police arrest two drug syndicate kingpins in Haryana after uncovering nationwide narcotics pipeline.
In brief
Tamil Nadu police arrest two drug syndicate kingpins in Haryana after uncovering nationwide narcotics pipeline. Tamil Nadu police arrested two key drug syndicate operators in Ambala, Haryana, during Operation Deep Source, which has led to 18 arrests and seizure of 4,400 narcotic tablets across 19 states. Originally…
Operation Deep Source Begins
Tamil Nadu police launched Operation Deep Source in July 2026 after receiving intelligence about an inter-state drug trafficking network.
Arrests and Seizures
Police arrested 18 people including two key operators in Ambala, Haryana, and seized 4,400 narcotic tablets across Tamil Nadu's Madurai, Dindigul, and Theni districts.
Key Operators Identified
Mahender Singh Bisht, a coordinator in Ambala Cantonment, and Sunil Kumar, based in Jammu and Kashmir, were arrested for handling the drug pipeline.
Courier-Based Drug Pipeline
The syndicate used 588 parcels dispatched from Ambala over the preceding year, with 11 specifically bound for Tamil Nadu.
Drug Type Identified
Seized tablets were identified as Tapentadol, including those marketed under the brand name Tydol.
Modus Operandi
The syndicate used fake identities and false sender addresses to conceal their identities and evade detection.
Investigation Challenges
Police faced challenges tracing the network due to fake identities, false sender addresses, and cross-state courier operations.
Tracking Progress
Police sensitised postal authorities and courier agencies to identify suspicious parcels originating from outside Tamil Nadu.
Arrests in Haryana
Police arrested Mahender Singh Bisht and Sunil Kumar in Ambala Cantonment on November 2 after securing a transit warrant.
Operation Impact
Operation Deep Source has dented courier-based drug trafficking networks across 19 states and Union Territories.
Next Steps
Authorities are examining financial trails, bank accounts, and communication networks to identify other associates and beneficiaries.
Cross-State Coordination
Relevant inputs are being shared with probe agencies in other states for further action on the drug network.
At a glance
Tamil Nadu police arrested two key drug syndicate operators in Ambala, Haryana, during Operation Deep Source, which has led to 18 arrests and seizure of 4,400 narcotic tablets across 19 states.
