Operation Crystal Fortress: NCB and Delhi Police seize 328 kg methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) said on 23 November 2025 that, with Delhi Police's Special Cell, it had busted a trans-national trafficking network and seized about 328 kg of methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi, under Operation Crystal Fortress.
Summary
The seizure was made on 20 November 2025 and two persons, including a woman from Nagaland, were arrested with help from Nagaland Police. A kingpin operating from abroad, also wanted in last year's 82.5 kg cocaine case in Delhi, has been identified and efforts are on for his deportation. It is one of the biggest methamphetamine catches in Delhi. Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated the joint team. Citizens can share information on the MANAS National Narcotics Helpline, 1933.
Key facts
- Operation
- Crystal Fortress (NCB + Delhi Police Special Cell)
- Seizure
- ~328 kg methamphetamine, ₹262 crore
- Place / date
- Chhatarpur, Delhi; 20 Nov 2025
- Arrests
- Two, including a woman from Nagaland
- Helpline
- MANAS – 1933
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Operation Crystal Fortress (November 2025) by NCB and Delhi Police led to the seizure of about 328 kg of which drug?
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Correct answer: D — Methamphetamine
About 328 kg of high-quality methamphetamine worth ₹262 crore was seized from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi.
What is the toll-free number of MANAS – the National Narcotics Helpline?
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Correct answer: C — 1933
NCB asked citizens to share information on drug sales via MANAS – National Narcotics Helpline 1933.
The 328 kg methamphetamine seizure under Operation Crystal Fortress was made from a house in which area of Delhi?
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Correct answer: A — Chhatarpur
The seizure was made from a house in Chhatarpur, Delhi, on 20 November 2025.