Organized Drug Networks in Nangloi, Delhi: Criminal Supply Chains and Drug Distribution Operations

The supply line of criminality is the Drug Networks in Nangloi. Organised drug networks are groups of criminals associated with each other in relation to the illegal manufacturing, transport, and distribution of narcotic and/or psychotropic drugs. These networks are rarely isolated but usually consist of several individuals engaged in different activities such as logistic distribution, provision of storage facilities, financing and distribution locally. Several investigations in India have revealed that drug-related offences are connected with bigger criminal networks relating to money laundering, illegal financial transactions and other organised crimes. These networks are known for using advanced techniques to hide their operations. Common Characteristics Collective Operative Groups Methods of evading sanctions: the distribution and supply of concealed goods. Smuggling of unlawful drugs between different areas Financial transactions that are made to cover up income from an illegal transaction Links to other types of organised crime Enforcement Efforts Approach: Intelligence collection, complex financial investigations, covert surveillance and liaison work with numerous agencies enable the police to uncover and break up organised drug groups. Removing illegal supply chains will diminish drug-related crime in communities. Contextualisation of organised drug networks helps to heighten organisational awareness of the broader criminal networks involved in the illegal drug trade and to provide support for improved public safety.