The net around a synthetic drug trafficking ring stretching from Delhi to Kerala tightened this weekend with two more arrests in Noida. Police teams from Kozhikode made the arrests as part of an ongoing investigation that began with the seizure of one kilogram of MDMA.

Key facts

  • Two suspects arrested: Ajmal (Nilambur native) and Surya (Thiruvananthapuram native)
  • Ajmal identified as major supplier sourcing drugs from Delhi
  • Raid conducted September 12, 2026 in Noida apartment
  • Four persons previously arrested in connection with case

The Noida Connection

Police sources describe Ajmal as a significant figure in the trafficking network. He allegedly procured MDMA and methamphetamine in large quantities from suppliers in Delhi, then coordinated distribution to Kerala through hired carriers and local peddlers. The operation had reach—Surya, the second arrested individual, was reportedly a nursing student based in Bengaluru who had been staying with Ajmal in their rented Noida apartment.

The Raid and Recovery

On Saturday, September 12, a special police team from Kozhikode conducted a raid on the suspects' Noida residence. What they found went beyond drugs—officers recovered several packets and machines allegedly used for packaging narcotics for distribution. This suggests a operation sophisticated enough to include on-site preparation before shipments reached Kerala.

Police sources said Ajmal was a major drug supplier who procured MDMA and methamphetamine in large quantities from Delhi and supplied them to Keralam through hired carriers and drug peddlers.

Expanding Investigation

The two suspects were brought to Kozhikode on Sunday for further questioning. Investigators now believe Ajmal's network may have been involved in more than just the initial seizure. A senior officer from the special squad indicated that Ajmal's alleged involvement has also emerged in connection with the recent seizure of over 12 kg of MDMA in Malappuram—pointing to potentially wider ramifications of this bust.