Parliament Question: Foreign Nationals Involved in Drug Trafficking

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2663 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 4TH AUGUST, 2026/ SHRAVANA 13, 1948 (SAKA) FOREIGN NATIONALS INVOLVED IN DRUG TRAFFICKING †2663. SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI: Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state: (a) whether it is a fact that a number of foreign nationals residing in the National Capital are involved in the illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs; (b) whether foreign nationals, including those of Nigerian origin, have been apprehended for drug trafficking in areas such as Khanpur Extension, Deoli, Sangam Vihar, Mehrauli, Hauz Rani in South Delhi and Uttam Nagar and adjoining areas in West Delhi; (c) if so, the number of such persons apprehended by the police during the last two years along with the details of the narcotic drugs seized from them including their estimated value in the international market; (d) whether it is a fact that many such foreign nationals are residing in rented accommodation without due tenant verification by the landlords; (e) if so, the action taken against such landlords; and (f) whether the Government proposes to launch any special drive to identify these foreign nationals residing in the National Capital? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI NITYANAND RAI) (a), (b) and (c): As reported by Delhi Police, during the period from the year-2- L.S.US.Q.NO. 2663 FOR 04.08.2026 2024 to 2026 (up to 30.06.2026), 254 foreign nationals residing in the National Capital Region have been arrested in the cases related to illegal trafficking of narcotic drugs. Details of foreign nationals including those of Nigerian origin apprehended in different areas of Delhi (Khanpur Extension, Deoli, Sangam Vihar, Mehrauli, Hauz Rani, Uttam Nagar and adjoining areas in West Delhi), the narcotic drugs seized from them and the estimated value thereof are given at Annexure A. (d), (e) and (f): During the period from the year 2024 to 2026 (up to 30.06.2026), 103 foreign nationals were found residing in rented accommodation without the mandatory tenant verification by their landlords. Delhi Police has taken action against 63 landlords. Verification of tenants by police, including those of foreign nationals residing in Delhi, is an ongoing process and to maintain security and law enforcement in Delhi, it is carried out by the Delhi Police on regular basis. ******-3- L.S.US.Q.NO. 2663 FOR 04.08.2026 Annexure-A Year-wise details of foreign nationals (including Nigerian) apprehended for drug trafficking in specified areas, name of drugs seized and their estimated value Year Number of foreign nationals Narcotic drugs Estimated value of (including Nigerian) drugs seized apprehended 2024 40 Heroin- 1100.34 gm Rs. 12,75,63,140/- Amphetamine- 2.4445 Kg Cocaine- 55.9 gm Charas- 339 gm MDMA-52.88 gm 2025 35 Heroin- 269 gm Rs. 14,27,16,300/- Amphetamine- 409.19 gm Cocaine- 1432.86 gm MDMA- 379 gm Ganja- 7.276 Kg Suspected Tab.- 100 White Amul lassi- 250 ml Smack- 50.81 gm Meth- 709 gm Ecstasy-374.53 gm 2026 15 Heroin- 330.68 gm Rs. 13,50,42,500/- (up to Amphetamine- 162.1 gm 30.06.2026) Cocaine- 1214.68 gm MDMA- 136.16 gm *****