Archive · 8 Jun 2025
TGNAB Uncovers Hawala Network and Drug Operations in Goa
Imagine some bad guys selling drugs and sending the money to other countries.
The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGNAB) found out about it!
They spent a month watching and found Nigerian drug dealers in Goa using secret drop-off spots.
They were sending money, like Rs 50 lakhs, through something called hawala.
They caught some people, including the ones moving the money.
These drug dealers sold to wealthy people.
The police are now trying to catch more people involved and stop this from happening.
TGNAB busted a Rs 50-lakh hawala transfer in Goa and arrested three operators.
The operation targeted Nigerian drug peddlers operating from villas in Goa.
Drugs were distributed to elite youth in Hyderabad.
The investigation involved money laundering to Nigeria.
Authorities identified 50+ Nigerians operating in Goa.
- Who
- TGNAB, Nigerian drug peddlers, DJs, and money laundering operators.
- What
- TGNAB busted a hawala money transfer, arrested operators, and uncovered a drug network involving Nigerian nationals.
- When
- The operation took place over a month in May and June.
- Where
- Goa, India, with connections to Hyderabad, Pune, Bangkok, and Nigeria.
- Why
- To disrupt a drug trafficking and money laundering operation.
- Investigating Agency
- TGNAB
- Location of Operation
- Goa, India
- Hawala Transfer Foiled
- Rs 50 Lakhs
- Primary Suspects
- Nigerian Nationals
- Criminal Activity
- Money Laundering
- Operation Duration
- May - June