Archive · 29 May 2025
Drug Kingpin Deported from Malaysia After Transnational Investigation
The NCB brought back Naveen Chichkar, who is suspected of running a major drug smuggling ring.
The investigation started when they found cocaine in a package.
Chichkar was getting drugs from the USA and sending them to India and other countries like Australia.
He was hiding out in Malaysia after being involved in an earlier drug case.
He studied criminal psychology and ran the operation from abroad using air cargo.
The NCB is still investigating the case and arrested others involved.
Naveen Chichkar, alleged drug syndicate leader, was deported from Malaysia by the NCB.
The investigation began after 200 grams of cocaine were found in a projector sent to Australia.
Chichkar, a criminal psychology graduate, ran the cartel from outside India.
The cartel smuggled cocaine and hybrid weed via air cargo from the US to Mumbai.
Chichkar was located in Malaysia after absconding from a previous NCB case.
- Who
- NCB, Naveen Chichkar, and others involved in the syndicate.
- What
- Deportation of Naveen Chichkar and drug smuggling.
- When
- The syndicate operated for at least one year.
- Where
- Malaysia, India, USA, and Australia
- Why
- To smuggle cocaine and hybrid weed.
- Deportation Location
- Malaysia
- Initial Cocaine Seizure
- 200 grams
- Drug Source
- USA
- Drugs Smuggled
- Cocaine and hybrid weed
- Smuggling Destinations
- Mumbai and Australia
